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Question about jambalaya calculator and jambalaya mixes like Oak Grove
Posted on 10/1/25 at 7:42 am
Posted on 10/1/25 at 7:42 am
Have seen people post over the years about the Oak Grove jambalaya mix. I made it one time years ago before I started learning how to make it without any mix. Wanted to revisit it just for fun and for something different.
Do you throw out the ratios in the calculator when using a mix like this and just follow the directions on the bag?
Oak Grove comes in 1lb bags and calls for 32oz liquid for every pack:
16oz rice - 32oz liquid
Running the numbers in the calculator for 1lb of rice gives:
16oz rice - 40oz liquid
So where’s the discrepancy originate? I'm guessing whatever seasonings are in the mix are factored into the 1lb weight, so rice isn’t actually 16oz?
Do you throw out the ratios in the calculator when using a mix like this and just follow the directions on the bag?
Oak Grove comes in 1lb bags and calls for 32oz liquid for every pack:
16oz rice - 32oz liquid
Running the numbers in the calculator for 1lb of rice gives:
16oz rice - 40oz liquid
So where’s the discrepancy originate? I'm guessing whatever seasonings are in the mix are factored into the 1lb weight, so rice isn’t actually 16oz?
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Posted on 10/1/25 at 7:50 am to TackySweater
The calculator isn’t perfect and everyone has their personal preference. I would use less than 40oz liquid for 16 oz rice. Just go with your gut, and if it is not the way you like it ( too dry or too wet) when it comes out, adjust your liquid in your recipe for next time. The calculator is a good starting point that you can fine tune to your liking.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 8:04 am to TackySweater
Does the Oak Gove mix contain converted rice? That may cause a rice:liquid ratio discrepancy.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 8:09 am to BigDropper
Don’t think so. Ingredients list “enriched rice”
Posted on 10/1/25 at 10:23 am to TackySweater
Oak Grove is hands down the best Jambalaya mix
It was a staple in our weeknight rotation as a kid and still is with my kids
It was a staple in our weeknight rotation as a kid and still is with my kids
Posted on 10/1/25 at 10:34 am to TackySweater
I cooked the oak grove jambalaya this past weekend. I just follow the directions on the package. Comes out great.
My family loves Oak Grove. I’ve kinda shifted to using it regularly when I want jambalaya. I can cook from scratch, but a weeknight jambalaya, Oak Grove does the trick.
My family loves Oak Grove. I’ve kinda shifted to using it regularly when I want jambalaya. I can cook from scratch, but a weeknight jambalaya, Oak Grove does the trick.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 2:56 pm to slinger1317
quote:
Oak Grove is hands down the best Jambalaya mix It was a staple in our weeknight rotation as a kid and still is with my kids
You just use the water it calls for?
Posted on 10/1/25 at 6:57 pm to BigDropper
quote:
Does the Oak Gove mix contain converted rice? That may cause a rice:liquid ratio discrepancy.
No, Uncle Ben has not perverted this rice.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 7:00 pm to TackySweater
quote:
You just use the water it calls for?
Yes. I like to add the fresh cut onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, which I saute down. That adds a bit of water, but just go with the package amount, maybe just a tad less. I’d use chicken broth but only at half strength with the mix.
This post was edited on 10/1/25 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 10/1/25 at 7:20 pm to TackySweater
You’re overthinking this. Just use the directions on the package. Why would they give you directions for their product that don’t work?
Posted on 10/1/25 at 7:32 pm to TackySweater
Vectoring -- or maybe not -- from the original question: it's just me that I cook for. Do the ratios scale down to cooking for just one?
Vector two: I've started to try using my rice cooker to speed up this process. I'm having trouble hitting that perfect spot. Ideas?
I'll stand by to take my internet-licks for being an older, overworked cat-guy engineer, but given my work sked I'd like to try to emulate a home-cooked meal now and then.
TIA
Vector two: I've started to try using my rice cooker to speed up this process. I'm having trouble hitting that perfect spot. Ideas?
I'll stand by to take my internet-licks for being an older, overworked cat-guy engineer, but given my work sked I'd like to try to emulate a home-cooked meal now and then.
TIA
Posted on 10/1/25 at 7:51 pm to DoctorTechnical
quote:It would be a challenge to portion out the Oak Grove mix evenly to cook for one. I would just buy the smaller package (7 oz, I think) and cook the whole amount.
it's just me that I cook for. Do the ratios scale down to cooking for just one?
You can freeze leftovers and pop them in the microwave to reheat. Some posters on here say freezing jambalaya resullts in lower quality. I don't agree.
I have no idea how to adapt jambalaya recipes for a rice cooker.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 8:03 pm to TackySweater
quote:
You just use the water it calls for?
Or chicken stock.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 8:27 pm to TackySweater
Answer: Oak grove has other dehydrated ingredients that also absorb water
Posted on 10/1/25 at 8:49 pm to sleepytime
quote:Correct. And it doesn't have 16 oz of rice - the oher ingredients have weight too..
Answer: Oak grove has other dehydrated ingredients that also absorb water
Just follow the directions on the bag for the amount of liquid.
Posted on 10/1/25 at 9:51 pm to Stadium Rat
quote:
Some posters on here say freezing jambalaya resullts in lower quality. I don't agree.
It’s obviously not as good as fresh, but it’s not far from it.
You have to freeze it correctly, then thaw correctly, and finally reheat correctly and it comes out almost like fresh.
This post was edited on 10/1/25 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:09 am to TackySweater
I have tried Oak Grove and enjoyed it, but I slightly favor a mix from Cajun Fry. I never see it on stores here anymore, so we order it by the case and share with family.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:11 am to Twenty 49
Cajun Fry has some great products. I love their fish fry.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:14 am to Cajunate
quote:Don't they also have a pastalaya mix?
Cajun Fry has some great products.
Posted on 10/2/25 at 8:29 am to Twenty 49
quote:
I have tried Oak Grove and enjoyed it, but I slightly favor a mix from Cajun Fry. I never see it on stores here anymore, so we order it by the case and share with family.
They have a “Hot” version that’s really good. The size of the bag is also in between Oak Grove small pack and the “family” big pack.
They have a pastalaya as well, but it uses very small shells as the pasta. Then directions for pastalaya are also a little off and you end up overcooking the shells.
Not sure where you are, but Albertsons always has tons of it available in BR. Rouse’s is hit or miss.
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