Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a traditional New Orleans meal that resembles paella but contains chicken, pepperoni sausage, and shrimp. In addition to Cajun seasoning, the stir-fry contains tomatoes, peppers, celery, and leeks. Cajun seasoning is a staple of Louisiana cuisine, consisting of peppers, herbs, paprika, tarragon, and cinnamon. Chef Aline Chermoula, who invests in what she calls African diasporic cuisine in the Americas, says, "I put cloves too, it's my touch, and I say that whoever discovers one of them on the plate will have a billionaire bank account."