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Need an assist with a jambalaya calculation, please

Posted on 3/12/16 at 2:11 pm
Posted by upgrayedd
Lifting at Tobin's house
Member since Mar 2013
134865 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 2:11 pm
I currently don't have a device that will allow me to manipulate the jam calc spreadsheet. Can someone provide a calculation for a chicken/sausage jambalaya in a 5 quart Dutch oven to 85% capacity?

I'm also cooking at around 4500 ft above sea level, so any tips on how to adjust the for the rice:water ratio for this elevation?

Help would be much appreciated!
Posted by Tigerpaw123
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2007
17261 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 3:23 pm to
3 cups rice
5 cups water
3 pounds meat
2 onions
Posted by TorNation
Sulphur, LA
Member since Aug 2008
2869 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 6:36 pm to
That's not very much meat, I normally use 2.5 lbs of meat per lb of rice.
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
Member since Jul 2004
9565 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 8:25 pm to
Here's what I get (2.5 meat to rice):

Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
27106 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 9:12 pm to
Not being a dick. I'm genuinely curious how you are posting on the Internet and not able to manipulate the calculator spreadsheet?
Posted by Stadium Rat
Metairie
Member since Jul 2004
9565 posts
Posted on 3/12/16 at 11:05 pm to
From Mahatma:

quote:

Because water boils at a lower temperature at higher elevations, any food cooked in it receives less heat than it would at sea level. To compensate, you need to cook boiled foods longer, and because the water boils away faster, increase the amount of water, as well. Water boils at 203°F (95°C) at 5,000 feet. Any type of rice will cook fine at higher elevations as long as cooking time and liquid amounts are adequate.

Expect rice to take about 5 minutes longer and increase the amount of water by a few tablespoons. For example, a cup of long-grain white rice is usually prepared with 2 cups of water and cooked for 20 minutes at sea level. Above 3,000 feet, you’ll want to increase the water to 2 ¼ cups and cooking time to about 25 minutes. If, after 20 minutes, you find water lingering at the bottom of the pan, replace the lid and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. On the other hand, if you find the rice has absorbed all the water and is still too al dente, or not quite done, add a few tablespoons of water, replace the lid and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
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