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New Orleans Creole Gumbo Recipe

A hearty and flavorful gumbo with a rich Creole heritage, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Creole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion
  • 1 cup Chopped Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 lb Andouille Sausage, sliced
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into pieces
  • 6 cups Chicken Stock
  • 2 cups Okra, sliced
  • 2 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 pcs Bay Leaves
  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Chopped Parsley
  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns a deep brown color.
  2. 2. Add the onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  3. 3. Stir in the sausage and chicken, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
  4. 4. Pour in the chicken stock, and add the okra, Creole seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the shrimp, and cook until they are pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Stir in the parsley, and serve the gumbo over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Creole, Gumbo, New Orleans
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