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Mix the sliced steak with 1 level tsp each mild chilli pwdr and grnd black pepper.
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Cut the celery and peppers into thin 50mm strips.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan on the boiling plate and cook the chorizo till golden brown.
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Add in the celery and peppers to the pan and cook till just beginning to soften and brown.
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Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Add in 2 tbsp oil to the pan and fry the steak in batches; set aside and keep hot in the simmering oven.
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Add in a little more oil to the pan if necessary and cook the onions.
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Add in the garlic rice tomato paste remaining chilli pwdr grnd ginger and cajun seasoning then cook for 2 min till the rice turns translucent/soft.
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Stir in the stock season with salt and bring to the boil.
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Cover and transfer to the simmering oven for about 20 min till the rice is tender and most of the liquid absorbed (add in a little more water during cooking if necessary).
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Add in the reserved steak chorizo peppers celery and prawns.
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Heat gently on the simmering plate stimng till piping warm.
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Adjust the seasoning and serve with salad leaves.
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Cajun seasoning can be found in the spice section of most supermarkets.
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If you find the dish too spicy serve it accompanied with a little soured cream as this will take away some of the heat.
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Jambalaya is a traditional cajun dish similar to paella but with more spice.
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Its great with a crisp green salad and a sharp lemon dressing.
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If desired your food really warm and spicy add in tabasco sauce to taste at the end.
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Altemabvely allow your guests to add in their own.