Gumbo potatoes, also known as Cajun potatoes, are a popular Louisiana dish made with potatoes, celery, bell peppers, onions, and a flavorful sauce. This delectable dish is often served as a side or main course and can be easily customized to suit various dietary preferences. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the necessary information to create the perfect gumbo potatoes. We will delve into the history of this dish, explore different variations, and provide step-by-step instructions to ensure you achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures in your gumbo potatoes.
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POTATO GUMBO
This was a quick gumbo I threw together for guests on New Year's Eve. I made it in a crock pot so I could prep it and forget about it. It turned out surprisingly good and I'm pleased that I was able to feed six hungry people as we hung out, watched "Doctor Who", and run in the new year! This, by the way, is a filé gumbo as opposed to an okra gumbo. While I like okra, some of my guests did not. NOTE: Adding garlic, roasted garlic, crayfish, shrimp, more-or-less cayenne, or even some thickener can all be done to make this dish your own. Basically, though, this is a potato-and-sausage dish as it is written here. Feel free to customize to your heart's content!
Provided by David J Rust
Categories Gumbo
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 soup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add half of the oil. When it is shimmering and hot, add the celery, green bell pepper, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the onion has become just barely translucent.
- Add the cayenne and filé powder, stirring to coat the vegetables. Continue to cook until they just start to brown on the edges.
- Remove the cooked vegetables to a crock pot set on "high".
- Returning to the large skillet, add the remaining half of the oil and the andouille sausage. Saute in the hot oil until the sausage pieces start to brown on the sides. Add the molasses and stir to coat the sausage in it, watching so that the molasses does not burn.
- Add the chicken broth to the skillet to de-glaze and get up all the darkened, stuck bits. Remove the molasses-crusted andouille and chicken broth and add it to the vegetables in the crock pot.
- Add the potato pieces (I prefer to keep the skins on) to the crock pot and cover it.
- Depending on the power of your crock pot, cook for 3-5 hours or just until the potatoes are tender.
- Taste the gumbo and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve.
POTATO GUMBO
Provided by Roger Mooking
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the potato gumbo:
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and saute until golden brown. Add the garlic and smoked bacon and continue to saute.
- Once the bacon has cooked and becomes crisp, add the celery, Swiss chard stems, and green pepper, saute until tender. Remove the bacon mixture from the pan, put in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the same saute pan, add the flour and bay leaves.
- Stir with a wooden spoon incorporating the flour and oil to form a paste. Cook until the flour becomes brown and nutty in color. Add the chicken stock, water, and cayenne, stir.
- Add the potatoes and reserved bacon mixture to the liquid. Cook over medium heat until the potatoes are tender and the liquid reduces, achieving a thick consistency, approximately 30 minutes.
- Add the Swiss chard leaves, season with salt, and pepper, cooking until the leaves are wilted, serving.
GUMBO POTATOES
Make and share this Gumbo Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Gumbo
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Scrub potatoes; prick several times wtih a fork.
- Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until done.
- Cook onion, and celery in oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
- Stir in chicken and next 5 ingredients; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over split baked potatoes.
CAJUN POTATO GUMBO
This recipe was given to me by my grandmother. It comes from her mother I guess it was a simple recipe to feed a lot.
Provided by Merry Pierce-Lowrey
Categories Main Dishes
Yield 4 - 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil salt meat on the side for about 20 minutes; then cut into small bite size pieces. While that's boiling heat oil and saute onions, bell pepper, and celery for just about 5 minutes into a nice size soup pot. Throw in your salt meat with about 2 cups of water. At this time you can add some salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, Let this boil for about 15 minutes. In the meantime while boiling, cut your potatoes in half. After about 15 minutes throw in potatoes with some more water; enough for the potatoes to be able to boil and add more salt and pepper. If you like cover it but not to tightly. Add 1 to 2 cups more of water if needed. After potatoes are boiled turn off heat and add about one teaspoon of file. If you are feeding more than 4 to 5 people just add more of all the ingredients and add more water. Serve over rice, enjoy and please pass the potatoes!
POTATO SALAD FOR GUMBO RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by msippigrl
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cover the peeled and cubed potatoes with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat by 1 or 2 marks and cook (uncovered) until potatoes are tender. Mine were done in about 10 minutes. Set aside in a colander to drain and cool somewhat while you chop the celery, onion, and green onion. Transfer drained potatoes to a mixing bowl, and using a potato masher, coarsely mash the potatoes, leaving some small chunks. Top with the chopped veggies, along with the remaining ingredients. Stir gently to combine, adding a little more mayo for desired consistency. Transfer salad to a serving bowl and garnish top with paprika, if desired.. or add a scoop right in the bowl of gumbo and rice and serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers. Note: In the other photo it is shown with my Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo in my Soups cookbook.
GUMBO IN A JIFFY
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook sliced sausage until browned on both sides. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and water; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and corn; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. If desired, top with sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful stock, and tender-loving care make all the difference in a great gumbo.
- Don't skimp on the roux: The roux is the foundation of gumbo, so take your time and cook it until it's dark and rich.
- Add the vegetables in stages: This will help them cook evenly and prevent the gumbo from becoming watery.
- Use a variety of proteins: Seafood, chicken, and sausage are all classic gumbo ingredients, but you can also use beef, pork, or lamb.
- Season to taste: Gumbo is a complex dish with many different flavors, so be sure to taste it as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
- Let the gumbo rest: After it's cooked, let the gumbo rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Gumbo is a hearty, flavorful dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a gumbo recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for something delicious and satisfying, give gumbo a try!
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