EMERIL'S GUMBO YA YA

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Stew     Super Bowl     Dinner

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 chicken, about 6 pounds
8 cups water
2 medium yellow onions, quartered
2 ribs celery, each cut into 6 pieces
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups bleached all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 pound andouille or other smoked sausage, finely chopped, plus 1 pound smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pot place the hen, water, quartered onions, celery pieces, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, partially covered, until the hen is tender, about 2 hours. Remove the hen and set aside. Strain and reserve the broth. In a large, heavy pot or a Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the oil and flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is a dark, chocolate brown color, about 20 to 25 minutes. Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, celery and chopped sausage. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are very soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the reserved chicken broth and stir until the roux mixture and broth are well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours. Meanwhile, remove the skin from the hen and pick the meat off the bones, discarding the skin and bones. Coarsely chop or tear the meat into bite size pieces. Add the chicken and the sliced sausage to the gumbo. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes before skimming any fat that has risen to the surface. Stir in the green onions and parsley and serve the gumbo in individual soup or gumbo bowls over hot, steamed white rice.

Haroon Jani320
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I've made this gumbo several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Gift Kabaso
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This gumbo is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and satisfying.


syed mujeeb
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I'm not a fan of okra, so I left it out of this recipe. The gumbo was still delicious.


Hassan Samad
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This gumbo was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some cream.


Rao Raoiqbal
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I'm allergic to shellfish, so I substituted chicken for the shrimp in this recipe. It turned out great!


Mack
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This gumbo is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are complex and delicious.


Iok Oki
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I made this gumbo for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Jose Regalado
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This gumbo is the best I've ever had. The flavors are incredible and the shrimp and chicken are cooked to perfection.


Randy Jr Skeel
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I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Md ronu Thdy
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I was disappointed with this gumbo. The flavor was bland and the chicken was dry.


Voice It Arif
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This gumbo was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.


Methu Sk
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this gumbo. The flavors were well-balanced and the shrimp and chicken were cooked perfectly.


Yesu Padam
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This gumbo was easy to make and tasted amazing. I especially loved the addition of okra.


JubayerahmedBBD
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I've made this gumbo several times and it always comes out great. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The holy trinity is essential for getting the right flavor.


Slekin Arush
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This gumbo was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the shrimp and chicken were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.