BARB'S GUMBO

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This is my recipe for gumbo. I have made it with shrimp or chicken. We like it either way. You can make it as spicy as you like . We do not care for it to spicy or hot.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Gumbo

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2-1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco or cayenne pepper or to your taste.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canned corn or 1/2 cup frozen corn
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups okra, sliced (fresh or frozen)
1/2-1 lb shrimp, cleaned & shells off
rice

Steps:

  • Add oil to skillet, heat over medium heat add the flour, to make a roux.
  • (It is ready when it's color matches that of a penney).
  • This may take about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, and black pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes or till vegetables are crisp tender.
  • Gradually stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, salt, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, corn, okra, Basil, thyme, cumin and bay leaf.
  • Bring to boiling point; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Add SHRIMP during the last 5 minutes.
  • Serve over Rice.
  • This can also be made with chicken, if using chicken.
  • Use chicken breast cut in chunks Add during the last 20 to 30 minute cooking time.
  • Smoked sausage is also good added with the chicken.
  • I have added a can of crabmeat to the shrimp version.

Rupa akter Rupa akter
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The roux was perfect.


Nikhil Magar
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The flavors were so well-balanced.


jude
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I will definitely be making this again.


Heather Kuenzli
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This gumbo is amazing!


Leonard Stevenson
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I've been looking for a good gumbo recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the perfect combination of spicy and savory, and the roux is so smooth and rich. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


John Burnett
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This gumbo is delicious! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Atif bin Islam
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I made this gumbo last night and it was a big hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the roux was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sher Shah
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This gumbo is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The flavor is rich and complex, and the texture is smooth and creamy. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it.


Anuththara Devindi
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I've been looking for a good gumbo recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. It's the perfect combination of spicy and savory, and the roux is so smooth and rich. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Haseena Khalid
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This gumbo is delicious! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


chaudhary yasir
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I made this gumbo last night and it was a big hit with my family! The flavors were so well-balanced and the roux was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kimbra Moore
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This gumbo is amazing! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The flavor is rich and complex, and the texture is smooth and creamy. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it. This is definitely my new favorite


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