Chicken And Oyster Gumbo Christmas Gumbo |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Sent to me by e-mail!! Ingredients:
16 chicken pieces or two whole fryers |
1/21 quart oysters, with liquid |
1/2 pound fresh okra, sliced |
2 cups celery, minced |
2 cups onion, minced |
1/2 cup green onions, minced |
1 gallon chicken broth |
11/2 cups dark roux |
1 tablespoon file |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Boil chicken pieces and celery in enough water to leave 1 gallon of broth. Remove chicken from broth when tender. Cool, debone and remove skin. Return to broth.
2. In a large skillet combine roux, onions and okra. Cook over medium heat until tender. Add to chicken and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce head and cover.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add oysters, salt and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Check consistency of liquid; if too thin, add more roux; if too thick add broth or water.
5. Turn off heat and add filet. Allow to cool, uncovered. Reheat to simmering point only. Serve over fluffy white rice.
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