Name: Gumbo
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 onion, 1 green bell pepper and 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed; 1 cup sliced okra; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb shrimp, peeled; Cooked white rice and green onions to serve

Where it comes from

Gumbo grew out of Louisiana's blend of West African, French, Spanish and Native American cooking. Its name is linked to an African word for okra, and every family has its own way of building the roux and choosing its meats.

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Recipe

Make Gumbo at home

Serves 6-8Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 onion, 1 green bell pepper and 2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
6 cups chicken stock
1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
1 cup sliced okra
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 bay leaves
1 lb shrimp, peeled
Cooked white rice and green onions to serve

How it's made

Whisk oil and flour in a heavy pot over medium-low heat, stirring constantly 25 to 35 minutes until the roux is the color of dark chocolate.
Add onion, pepper and celery; cook 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic.
Slowly whisk in the stock, then add sausage, chicken, okra, seasoning and bay leaves.
Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, skimming any oil from the top.
Add the shrimp and cook 5 minutes until pink.
Remove bay leaves and serve over rice with green onion.