**Gumbo: A Culinary Journey Through Louisiana's Diverse Heritage**
In the heart of Louisiana's vibrant culinary scene, gumbo reigns supreme as a symbol of the state's rich cultural heritage. This iconic dish, steeped in history and tradition, is a melting pot of flavors that reflects the diverse influences that have shaped Louisiana's unique identity. From the Native American Choctaw, who introduced the concept of a stew-like dish, to the French settlers, who brought their culinary techniques and ingredients, and the African slaves, who infused the dish with their own culinary traditions, gumbo embodies the spirit of unity and resilience that defines Louisiana's culture. Today, gumbo stands as a testament to the state's diverse heritage, showcasing a symphony of flavors that captivates taste buds and brings people together. Join us on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect gumbo, exploring the different recipes and variations that make this dish so beloved. Whether you prefer a classic chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, a seafood gumbo brimming with shrimp, crab, and oysters, or a vegetarian gumbo bursting with fresh vegetables, our comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create this Louisiana masterpiece in your own kitchen.
CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and much of the fat is rendered. Remove the sausage to plate with a slotted spoon.
- While the sausage browns, pour a good amount of flour into a shallow baking dish, and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken with the flour and add to the Dutch oven, in batches if necessary, and cook until brown on both sides. Remove to the plate with the sausage.
- Add the 1/2 cup flour to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in the okra and the garlic and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
- Strip the leaves from the thyme into the Dutch oven, and stir in the bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and 6 cups broth. Crush the tomatoes through your hands into the pot. Return the chicken and sausage to the pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in some additional chicken stock to thin the sauce a bit, if desired.
- Stir in the vinegar, scallions, and parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning.
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- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Put the rice in a medium saucepan with a cover. Stir in the water or broth, salt, and pepper. Smooth the rice to make an even surface, cover and heat over low to medium-low heat until all the liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Yield: 4 servings
CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO
This chicken and andouille sausage gumbo is a great recipe for those who prefer gumbo without seafood.
Provided by VMB
Time 3h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to a bowl and reserve drippings in the Dutch oven.
- Cook chicken in the drippings over medium heat to brown both sides, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Heat oil in the Dutch oven. Add flour; cook and stir constantly over medium heat until roux is thick and the color of chocolate, 20 to 30 minutes. Be careful not to burn or you'll have to start again.
- Add celery, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir for 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes longer. Stir in hot broth and bring to a boil.
- Add chicken breasts, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, thyme, pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. Remove chicken and let cool.
- Add sausage to the gumbo and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Shred cooled chicken and add to the gumbo with green onions. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Remove gumbo from the heat. Discard bay leaves and sprinkle gumbo with file powder. Serve over hot rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1925 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
CAJUN GUMBO WITH CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE RECIPE
Cajun gumbo is the tomato-free version of this legendary and completely customizable Louisiana stew. This recipe uses a classic combo of chicken and andouille sausage, but feel free to change it up with other proteins.
Provided by Daniel Gritzer
Categories Mains Sausage Soups and Stews
Time 4h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season chicken all over with salt. Working in batches, sear chicken until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a platter, then set aside until cool enough to handle. Once chicken has cooled, shred into bite-size pieces.
- Stir in garlic, cayenne, and a generous amount of black pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1295 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 51 g, ServingSize Serves about 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana; today's version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve with cornbread or crusty French bread. -Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h40m
Yield 9 servings (3-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub over chicken. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil in batches; remove chicken from pan., Add remaining oil to the same pan; stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until browned (do not burn). Add onion, peppers and celery; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Gradually add water and stock. Stir in the sausage, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, chicken and the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is very tender., Remove chicken from pan; cool slightly. Skim fat from gumbo and discard bay leaves. Shred chicken and return to gumbo; heat through. Discard bones. Serve gumbo over rice; top with green onions. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled gumbo freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 39g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 1514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
CHICKEN ANDOUILLE GUMBO
Sausage makes this very spicy. Can be prepared two days ahead.
Provided by Bob Cody
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine water and chicken in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Using tongs, transfer chicken to strainer and cool, saving cooking liquid. Remove meat from bones in pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add okra and cook until no longer sticky, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes; set aside.
- Stir flour and remaining 1/2 cup oil in heavy large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Add 4 cups reserved chicken cooking broth, okra, andouille sausage, tomatoes with their juices, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, basil, cayenne, and pepper. Cover partially and simmer until thickened, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Spoon off any fat from surface of gumbo. Add chicken and file powder to gumbo and simmer gently 15 minutes. (If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.) Mound rice in shallow bowls if desired. Ladle gumbo over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 60.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1419 mg, Sugar 4 g
CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO
This is the BEST gumbo I have ever had. (No okra!) Hearty and classic. If you can't find andouille, use a good smoked sausage or kielbasa. The gravy is so rich, have lots of bread to sop it up. A friend gave me this recipe, so I don't know the origin.
Provided by Pebbles
Categories Gumbo
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning.
- Brown quickly.
- Brown the sausage, pour off fat and reserve meats.
- In large, heavy pot, heat the oil and cook the flour in the oil over medium to high heat, stirring constantly, until the roux reaches a dark reddish-brown color, almost the color of coffee or milk chocolate.
- If you want to save time, or prefer a more New Orleans-style roux, cook it to a medium, peanut butter color, over lower heat if you're nervous about burning it.
- Add the vegetables and stir quickly.
- This cooks the vegetabels and also stops the roux from cooking further.
- Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes.
- Add the stock, seasonings, chicken and sausage.
- Bring to a boil, then cook for about one hour, skimming fat off the top as needed.
- Add the chopped scallion tops and parsley, and heat for 5 minutes.
- Serve over rice in large shallow bowls.
- Accompany with a good beer and lots of hot crispy French bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.5, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 110.2, Sodium 1441.3, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.9, Protein 38.8
Tips:
- Use a large pot for your gumbo so that you have plenty of room for all the ingredients.
- Make sure to brown the chicken and sausage before adding them to the gumbo. This will help to develop flavor.
- Add the vegetables to the gumbo in stages, starting with the onions and celery. This will help to prevent the vegetables from overcooking.
- Don't be afraid to add a little spice to your gumbo. Cayenne pepper and filé powder are both traditional seasonings for gumbo.
- Serve your gumbo with rice. This is the traditional way to serve gumbo, and it helps to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
One great gumbo with chicken and andouille sausage is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a winter meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and sausage. With its rich broth, tender chicken, and spicy sausage, this gumbo is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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