GUMBO Z'HERBES WITH PERFECT RICE
Gumbo Z'herbes with Perfect Rice
Categories Soup/Stew Blender Leafy Green Pork Rice Vegetable Sauté Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy extra-large pot over medium-high heat. Add ham; sauté until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl and reserve. Melt butter in same large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and celery. Sauté until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Add green onions, parsley, and garlic. Sauté until onions wilt, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add filé powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir 3 minutes. Add collard greens, mustard greens, watercress, spinach, and sugar. Toss to combine. Add 2 cups broth. Cover and cook until all greens are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
- Working in batches of 2 cups, puree greens in processor, scraping down sides occasionally. Transfer puree to bowl.
- Heat 10 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth. Cook until roux is peanut butter color, whisking often, about 7 minutes. Whisk in remaining 8 cups broth and bring to boil, whisking often. Add greens puree, then ham. Simmer gumbo 10 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
- Mound 1/4 cup warm rice in center of each bowl. Ladle gumbo around rice.
- *A powder made from ground sassafras leaves; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
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Izat ali ali
i_a@gmail.comThis gumbo was delicious! I would definitely recommend it.
Artifex Kambo
a.k7@yahoo.comI've made this gumbo several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck.
Cheryl Ann Hodges
cheryl_a11@yahoo.comThis gumbo was perfect for a cold winter day. It was warm and comforting.
JCKA Panther
j69@yahoo.comThis gumbo was a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Diana Gatwiri
d-g@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of gumbo, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!
DYMEBAG duwal
duwal.dymebag56@gmail.comThis gumbo was just what I was looking for. It was flavorful, hearty, and easy to make.
Chris Halstead
c.h11@yahoo.comI made this gumbo for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Amine Loukkal
a55@hotmail.co.ukThis gumbo was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Abishek Mandal
m-abishek@hotmail.comI've tried a lot of gumbo recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and spices.
Adebayo
adebayo@yahoo.comThis gumbo was delicious! I especially loved the combination of shrimp and sausage.
Derrick Solano
solano.d@gmail.comThis gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Toma Daniela
d_toma@aol.comI made this gumbo for a Mardi Gras party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Rohman Raj
raj-r@gmail.comThis is my go-to gumbo recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
B2 World
b2_w81@gmail.comI love this gumbo! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Jihad Biswas
b_j@yahoo.comThis gumbo was just okay. I found the flavor to be a bit bland and the rice was a little mushy.
Sara Kaleci
ksara@gmail.comI've made this gumbo several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a party or potluck.
Sandesh Rajput
rajput-s3@gmail.comThis gumbo was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I used chicken instead of shrimp and it was still amazing.
Linda Flores
l_flores31@yahoo.comMade this gumbo last night and it was a hit! The flavors were incredible and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!