Directions:
- Make the Roux. In a small sauce pan combine oil and flour and cook on medium stirring constantly until the mixture turns dark brown like melted chocolate. Heat it slowly or it will burn - don't be tempted to crank up the heat to make it cook faster, this will take 15-20 minutes. If it starts to smoke, you're are on the verge of burning it, so turn the heat down as far as it will go and continue stirring. It turns a grainy looking texture if it burns. When finished let it cool in the pan.
- Chop veg and put in crock or a big pot.
- Cut up sausage into rounds and fry in a pan, then add to crock or pot.
- Tear up chicken, add to crock.
- Add herbs, spices, water, roux, and garlic. I start with about 1/4 tsp of each: oregano, basil, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper.
- Simmer the whole thing until you can't keep people out of it without the threat of bodily harm. I usually use the crock and cook it on low for about 8 hours Taste, add more seasonings if needed. I never quite add enough salt, so it always needs more salt. Add more water if necessary.
- Add cooked shrimp, if using. Simmer 20 minutes more.
- Thicken with file or corn starch. If using file, add it just at the very end right before serving. Cooked file gets tough and rubbery, but it adds a desirable flavor. If using corn starch, put 2-3 Tablespoons in a cup, add a bit of water and mix until dissolved then add the mix to the gumbo and stir it inches Use more if necessary.
- Server over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 435.94 Kcal (1825 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 261.91 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 29.1g | 45% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 104.22mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 865.06mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 341.88mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 19.19g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 2.84g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.19g | 5% | |
| Protein | 23.68g | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 30.2mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.4mg | 64% | |
| Calcium | 62.5mg | 6% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 161.5 Kcal (676 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 97.03 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.78g | 45% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 38.61mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 320.47mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 126.65mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.11g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 1.05g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.44g | 5% | |
| Protein | 8.77g | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 64% | |
| Calcium | 23.2mg | 6% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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