Classic Louisiana Gumbo

Name: Classic Louisiana Gumbo
Prep time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 120 ml Vegetable oil; 120 g All-purpose flour; 1 Onion, chopped; 1 Green bell pepper, chopped; 3 Celery stalks, chopped; 4 Garlic cloves, minced; 500 g Andouille sausage, sliced; 500 g Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into pieces; 1 tsp Dried thyme; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 2 Bay leaves; 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1.5 l Chicken stock; 200 g Fresh okra, sliced; 300 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined; Salt; Pepper; Cooked white rice; Green onions, sliced; File powder (optional)

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A rich, flavorful, and hearty stew filled with meats, seafood, and vegetables, thickened with a roux and okra, and spiced to perfection. This dish epitomizes the melting pot of Louisiana's culture.

Generated on: May 1, 2024

60+ min

Ingredients

Vegetable oil
120 ml
All-purpose flour
120 g
Onion, chopped
1
Green bell pepper, chopped
1
Celery stalks, chopped
3
Garlic cloves, minced
4
Andouille sausage, sliced
500 g
Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into pieces
500 g
Dried thyme
1 tsp
Dried oregano
1 tsp
Bay leaves
2
Cayenne pepper
1 tsp
Chicken stock
2 l
Fresh okra, sliced
200 g
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
300 g
Salt
Pepper
Cooked white rice
Green onions, sliced
File powder (optional)

Directions
1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Whisk in flour to create a roux, stirring constantly until dark brown, about 20-25 minutes.
3
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux; cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
4
Stir in andouille sausage and chicken thighs, then season with thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
5
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, for 45 minutes.
6
Add okra to the pot. Simmer until okra is tender, about 15 minutes.
7
Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves.
9
Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice and garnish with green onions and a sprinkle of file powder if using.
Enjoy your food!