Gumbo. Gumbo

You can cook Gumbo using 16 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Gumbo
  1. Prepare 3 tbsp of Shortening.
  2. It’s 4 tbsp of All-Purpose Flour.
  3. It’s 3/4 cup of Onion, coarsely chopped.
  4. Prepare 1/2 cup of Green Pepper, coarsely chopped.
  5. Prepare 2 lb of Chicken, boneless and skinless.
  6. You need 3/4 lb of Smoked Sausage.
  7. Prepare 2 cup of water.
  8. It’s 1 lb of shrimp.
  9. Prepare 1/2 tsp of salt.
  10. You need 1/2 tsp of black pepper.
  11. It’s 1/4 tsp of Red pepper flakes, crushed.
  12. Prepare 1/4 cup of tomato paste.
  13. You need 1/4 cup of green onion.
  14. You need 1 cup of okra, cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
  15. Prepare 1 tsp of file (optional).
  16. Prepare 4 cup of rice.
Gumbo step by step

  1. Melt shortening in large saucepan or kettle over moderate heat. Stir in flour and continue stirring until mixture turns light brown..

  2. Add onions and green peppers and stir until well mixed. Continue to stir on occasion for about 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp and tender..

  3. Add chicken and sausage and stir in water. May need to add more water if mixture appears thick. Cover pan and simmer 35 minutes..

  4. Add shrimp, salt, black pepper, tomato paste, green onions, and okra. Add more boiling water if necessary. Cover pan and simmer for 15 minutes..

  5. Add file just before serving over hot rice..

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