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Gumbo Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/4 c. veg. oil
1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
3/4 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
2 T. diced scallions
1 T. minced garlic
2 c. whole tomatoes, peeled
3 qts. chicken stock
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/2 t. black pepper
1 t. salt
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
4 bay leaves
1 lb. fresh okra, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 lbs. med shrimp
1 lb. crabmeat
1 1/2 dozen oysters and their liquid
Directions:
Directions:
Heat 1 c. of oil over med heat and stirring constantly, pour in the flour gradually to form a roux.

Cook slowly 30 mts. until roux is deep brown, the shade of pecan shells.

Saute onions in remaining 1/4 c. of oil in a large stockpot. When onions are limp, add all the other veggies. When they begin to soften, stir in roux and cook 10 mts. Crush tomatoes in your hands and add with their juice to the mixture.

Pour in the stock, turn heat to high and stir well to blend all. Add parsley and seasonings, bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 45 mts. Add okra and cook 5 more mts.

Add shrimp and crabmeat and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and add oysters and their liquid. Serve on top of rice.

 

 

 

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