Bouja Booya (sometimes spelled Bouillabaisse) is a hearty meat and vegetable stew with a rich, flavorful broth popular in the Southern United States, particularly Louisiana. Similar to gumbo, this one-pot dish is a melting pot of flavors, featuring a medley of meats, vegetables, and seasonings that vary depending on the region and cook's preference. While there is no single definitive recipe, all versions share a common goal: to create a delicious and satisfying stew that can feed a crowd. This article presents three distinct Bouja Booya recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of the South. The first recipe, "Classic Bouja Booya," is a traditional rendition that uses beef, pork, and smoked sausage as its protein base. The second recipe, "Seafood Bouja Booya," adds shrimp, crab, and oysters to the mix for a seafood lover's delight. And the third recipe, "Vegetarian Bouja Booya," is a meat-free version that relies on a variety of vegetables and plant-based proteins to create a flavorful and satisfying stew. Each recipe includes a detailed ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, and cooking tips to ensure a perfect Bouja Booya every time.
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BOOYAH
This rich and flavorful stew is a fabulous way to enjoy a downsized version of traditional booyah. No giant booyah kettle required!
Provided by Brenda | A Farmgirl's Dabbles
Categories Soup
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pat beef and chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown beef on all sides, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. Cook chicken until browned all over, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate. When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove the skin and discard it.
- Pour off all but 1-1/2 teaspoons fat from pot. Add onions and celery and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth and bay leaves, scraping up any browned bits. Add beef, beef bones, and chicken, and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until chicken registers 175° F, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to bowl. When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size pieces, discarding bones. Cover chicken and refrigerate.
- Continue to simmer stew until beef is tender, about 1-1/4 hours longer. Transfer beef to plate. When cool enough to handle, shred into bite-size pieces, discarding fat. Remove beef bones and bay leaves; discard.
- Strain broth through fine-mesh strainer; discard solids. Allow liquid to settle, about 5 minutes, then skim off fat and return liquid to pot.
- Add shredded beef, cabbage, tomatoes, rutabaga, 1-1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to liquid and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rutabaga is translucent around edges, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add chicken and peas, and simmer until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 201 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 30 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 485 milligrams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams unsaturated fat
SLOW COOKER BELGIAN CHICKEN BOOYAH
This is a booyah recipe that is adapted from originally a 50 gallon recipe cooked in large 55 gallon cast-iron kettles with a wood fire, most often at church picnics in northeastern Wisconsin.
Provided by Bill Bartelme
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 6h25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix chicken, potatoes, beef, corn, carrots, green beans, chicken broth, beef broth, diced tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, cabbage, salt, basil, oregano, celery salt, black pepper, and vegetable base in a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1918.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
BOOYAH THE SOUP
Booyah (also spelled booya, bouja, boulyaw, or bouyou) is a thick soup/stew found in the Upper Midwestern United States. It was introduced to this country by Wallonian immigrants from Belgium. Booyah often requires up to two days and multiple cooks to prepare. It is cooked in specially designed "booyah kettles," and is usually meant to serve hundreds of people. The name "Booyah" also refers to the event surrounding the meal. (Recipe courtesy of The Milwaukee Brewing Co.)
Provided by Food.com
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Remove all the meat from the cooked chicken. Discard the skin. You can reserve the bones for making stock. Chop the meat into bite size pieces. (1/2 inch cube). Refrigerate the meat until needed.
- Cut the beef chuck roast into 1 inch cubes and put into a resalable plastic bag. Add 1 Tbsp of flour to bag and shake until all the meat cubes are coated. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in 8 qt pot. When hot, add the meat and brown on all sides. Remove browned beef with a slotted spoon and reserve, repeat with remaining beef cubes.
- Cut kielbasa into strips and cube (1/2 inch). Add to hot pot and cook over medium high heat until browned. Remove with slotted spoon and add to beef. Do not drain fat from pot.
- Add onion, celery, red bell pepper, carrots, and the turnip to the pot. Sweat the vegetables over medium high heat until the onions are translucent. Add the Italian spice blend and the hot pepper flakes. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add can of diced tomatoes. Stir and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add reserved chicken, beef, and sausage to pot. Bring to a simmer and cover. Simmer for 10 minute.
- Drain diced potatoes and add to pot along with barley. Cover and simmer all for 10 more minutes.
- Add frozen peas and corn. Add salt and pepper. Simmer 1 more minute. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Just before serving add beer.
BOUYA
Provided by hilbrich
Time 2h
Yield 10 gallons
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil chicken and beef in a heavy kettle until tender. Use enough water to cover. Remove meat and cut into small bite-sized chucks. Discard fat and skin. To broth, add celery, cabbage, onions and boil until almost tender. Add remaining vegetables according to taste and desired thickness. After vegetables have cooked a short time together add meat and simmer until meat breaks apart. Stir occasionally with a wooden paddle. Salt and pepper to taste. Put ( VERY IMPORTANT) dry pickling spice in a strong cloth bag and tie firmly with string so it won't come apart. Drop the bag into simmering bouja plunging it in and out after a shot time, tasting as you go until it tastes right.
Nutrition Facts :
RIEDER'S BOUJA
Central Minnesota has welcomed people from many cultures and has been blessed by their food traditions. Here is a recipe for Bouja that came to us from Poland and has now become one of my home town's most enduring traditions, as well as a great fund raiser for local churches.
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h
Yield 10 gallons, 100 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil chicken and beef in a heavy kettle until tender.
- Use enough water to cover.
- Remove meat and cut into small bite-sized chunks.
- Discard fat and skin.
- To broth, add celery, cabbage, onions and boil until almost tender.
- Add remaining vegetables according to taste and desired thickness.
- After vegetables have cooked a short time together add meat and simmer until meat breaks apart.
- Stir occasionally with a wooden paddle.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Put (VERY IMPORTANT) dry pickling spice in a strong cloth bag and tie firmly with string so it won't come apart.
- Drop the bag into simmering bouja plunging it in and out after a short time, tasting as you go until it tastes right.
BOOYAH CHICKEN
I learned this dish while stationed at Kleine Brogel AB, Belgium. It is authentic!
Provided by Rayna Jordan
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Belgian
Time 2h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, beef, pork, water and broth in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add whole cloves of garlic and bay leaves, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
- Remove chicken, beef and pork. Strip meats from bones and cut into bite size pieces. Strain stock in pot and add water to yield 8 cups of stock. Return meats to broth.
- Heat oil in a medium skillet and saute the onion, carrot, celery and minced garlic for about 5 minutes. Add saute mixture to pot along with the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, salt, rosemary, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Stir in the peas, lemon zest and red pepper. Heat through and serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 172.4 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 55.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 794.3 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats. This will give your bouja booya a richer flavor. Good options include chicken, beef, pork, and sausage.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Bouja booya is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to add whatever you have on hand. Some good options include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn.
- Season your bouja booya well. This is important for developing the flavor of the dish. Use a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook your bouja booya low and slow. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. Simmer your bouja booya for at least 2 hours, or longer if you have time.
- Serve your bouja booya with your favorite sides. Some good options include rice, bread, or cornbread.
Conclusion:
Bouja booya is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a little planning, you can easily make a pot of bouja booya that your family and friends will love.
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