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Jambalaya (/ˌdʒʌmbəˈlaɪ.ə/ JUM-bə-LY-ə) is a Louisiana dish of Spanish and French influence.Jambalaya was created in Louisiana and has its origins in Spanish paella. Jambalaya is traditionally made in three parts with meat and vegetables and is completed by adding stock and rice. It is also a close cousin to the saffron colored paella found in Spanish cuisine.