Unconventional Jambalaya

Yield:	4 Servings
Categories:	Cajun, Ethnic

2	tb	Olive oil
3	lg	Cloves garlic; minced
2	c	Coarsely chopped onion
1/2	lb	Garlic sausage
1 1/4	c	Short-grain brown rice; uncooked
1/2	lb	Cooked country ham; cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
4		Stalks celery; cut into 1/2-inch slices
1	lg	Green bell pepper; seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
2	c	Water
1		Bay leaf
2	tb	Tomato paste
		Salt to taste
		Tabasco or cayenne pepper to taste
1	c	Tightly packed; minced fresh coriander