Gumbo Recipe |
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Ingredients: |
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1 C. Oil |
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic |
1 chicken, cut up or boned |
8 C. stock or flavored water |
1 1/2 lbs. Andouille (or Polish) sausage |
2 C. chopped green onions |
1 C. flour | 2 heaping tsp. All-purpose Seasoning** |
filé powder* |
Cooked Rice |
Trinity: (next three items) |
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4 C. chopped onions |
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2 C. chopped celery |
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2 C. chopped green pepper |
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The Finished Product | * filé powder: A fine green powder of young dried ground sassafras leaves, used in gumbo for flavor and thickening. It may be placed on the table for individuals to add to their gumbo if they wish. 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. per serving is recommended. |
Procedure:
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*All-Purpose Seasoning (amounts shown will suffice for several batches)
4 T paprika | 1 tsp cumin | 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper |
1 tsp garlic powder | 1 T basil | 1 tsp onion salt |
1 tsp thyme | 2 tsp salt | 1/4 tsp black pepper |
1 tsp white pepper |