• May 18, 2013

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Louisiana Gumbo

A gumbo for all seasons.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs. fresh chicken, diced
  • 1 cup butter or oil
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 6 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 large green peppers, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 qt. chicken stock
  • 1 lb. smoked turkey sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb. slicd okra (frozen is OK)
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • File' powder
  • Hot red pepper sauce
  • Seasoning: thyme, oregano, basil, bay leaves, red pepper, and kosher salt to taste

    Directions

    1. Saute chicken pieces in 1/2 cup of butter or oil until brown.



    2. Add remainder of butter or oil and flour and make a medium brown roux, stirring constantly, approximately 20 minutes.



    3. Add celery, onions, peppers, garlic, and seasonings. Cook until glazed. Slowly add chicken stock and sliced turkey.



    4. Saute' okra in a separate pan; add to gumbo and cook for one hour.
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