Gumbo

Gumbo
Gumbo might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 578 calories, 47g of protein, and 28g of fat. This recipe serves 10. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. A mixture of flat-leaf parsley, flour, sausage, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the vegetable oil you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Coffee Cake #SundaySupper as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Instructions

1
Put the andouille and smoked sausages and the veal in a large Dutch oven. Set over medium heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.Meanwhile, in a large saut pan over medium-high heat, warm the 2 Tbs. oil.
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Add the okra and saut for 3 minutes.
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Transfer to a bowl. Wash and dry the pan.To make the roux, in the same saut pan over medium heat, warm the 1/2 cup oil.
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Add the flour and stir to incorporate. Continue cooking, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until the roux turns the color of melted milk chocolate, 20 to 22 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions wilt, about 5 minutes.
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Add the onion mixture to the meat mixture in the Dutch oven, then add the okra. Slowly add the water, stirring constantly, and bring to a boil.
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Add the chicken, ham, garlic, paprika, parsley and thyme. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
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Add the crabmeat and shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, add the fil powder, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.Spoon steamed rice into soup bowls and ladle the gumbo over the rice.
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Serve hot sauce alongside. If serving the shrimp with the heads on, be sure to remove the heads and shells before eating.
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Serves 8 to 10.Adapted from a recipe by Leah Chase, Chef/Owner, Dooky Chase's Restaurant, New Orleans.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 50 m.
Servings10
Health Score25
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