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Captain Pike’s Creole Jambalaya — Star Trek Strange Worlds

Pike’s Creole Jambalaya (recipe by Leah Chase)

Yields Prep Time Cook Time Date
6-8 servings 30 minutes 1 hour  


Captain Pike ‘s Jambalaya / Strange New Worlds
Ingredients
1 lb. smoked ham (cubed)
1/2 lb. chaurice* (hot sausage cut in pieces)
1/2 lb. smoked sausage (cut in 1/2-inch slices)
1 cup chopped onions
3 cups uncooked rice
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. ground thyme
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined)
4 cups boiling water
Directions
Place ham, sausages, and onions in 3-quart saucepan.
Cover and cook over medium heat until onions are soft.
No need to add any oil as the meat will provide enough fat for cooking.
Add rice and stir well.
Add all other ingredients and bring to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes, then lower heat.
Cover pot tightly and let cook slowly for 35 minutes or until rice is tender.
With a fork, fluff rice up, mixing sausages well


Cook’s Note from Tanya Osmond:

Whatever jambalaya recipe you use, take your time and let the meat brown to a nice deep golden color — in batches if the pan is too crowded. Don’t worry if the pan looks a little too dark. Scrape up the browned bits when you add your liquid. All the caramelized bits will add a ton of flavor to your final dish.

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Barbecue Dry Rub

Barbecue Dry Rub
4 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoons ground white pepper
1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
For ribs: 1 teaspoon ground cloves


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Drink Recipes

Coffee

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Greek Coffee

Greek Coffee — Microsoft Bing

To make authentic Greek coffee, you will need the following ingredients and equipment:

  • Finely-ground, dark roasted coffee beans (extra fine)
  • White or brown sugar to taste
  • Water
  • A traditional briki, or Greek coffee pot
  • Demitasse cups for serving
  • A gas stove or a single-burner camp stove

A briki is a special metal pot that has an hourglass or cauldron shape and a long handle. It is used to brew the coffee directly on the heat source. A demitasse cup is a small cup that holds about 2 to 3 ounces (59 to 89 ml) of coffee. Greek coffee is served with foam on top (kaimaki) and the grounds at the bottom of the cup.[^11][^12] ¹²

You can adjust the amount of sugar and coffee according to your preference. There are four main types of Greek coffee based on the proportions of ingredients:

  • Sketos (plain, no sugar): 1 heaping teaspoon of coffee per cup
  • Metrios (medium sweetness): 1 heaping teaspoon of coffee and 1 teaspoon of sugar per cup
  • Glykos (sweet): 1 heaping teaspoon of coffee and 2 teaspoons of sugar per cup
  • Vary glykos (extra-strong sweet coffee): 2 teaspoons of coffee and 3 teaspoons of sugar per cup

To brew Greek coffee, follow these steps:

  • Measure the water using the demitasse cup and pour it into the briki.
  • Add the coffee and sugar and stir well.
  • Place the briki over low to medium heat and watch it carefully.
  • When the coffee starts to rise and form a thick layer of foam, remove it from the heat and pour it into the demitasse cup, making sure to preserve the foam.
  • Let the coffee settle for a few minutes before drinking it. Enjoy it slowly and sip the liquid, not the grounds.[^13]

Greek coffee is traditionally served with a glass of cold water and some sweets or snacks. It is a great way to relax and savor the flavor of this unique brew.[^15] 😊

Source: Conversation with Bing, 12/24/2023 [^11]: Greek coffee recipe - How to make Greek coffee (Ellinikos Kafes). [^12]: How to Make Greek Coffee: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow. [^13]: A Taste of Greece: How to Make & Enjoy Authentic Greek Coffee. (4) How To Make Greek Coffee (Authentic Recipe & Pictures). [^15]: Greek Coffee (Ellinikos Kafes) - Savor the Flavour.