Steps:
- In a kettle blanch the crabs in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain them, and let them cool until they can be handled. Discard the top shells, the aprons, the gills, the sand sacs, and the mouths and reserve the crabs.
- In a heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, melt the shortening over moderately low heat, add the flour, and cook the roux, stirring constantly, for 30 minutes, or until it is the color of cocoa. Stir in the onion and cook the mixture, stirring, until the onion begins to brown. Add the okra and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until the okra is golden. In a kettle bring 8 cups water to a boil, add the roux mixture, the ham, the tomatoes with the juice, the bell pepper, the garlic paste, the bay leaf, the parsley, the thyme, and the celery leaves, and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 50 minutes. Stir in the reserved crabs and simmer the gumbo for 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and the lump crabmeat, if used, simmer the gumbo for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are firm, and season it with the cayenne and salt. Discard the bay leaf and serve the gumbo sprinkled with the filé powder.
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Obaidullah Afghan
[email protected]This gumbo fil was a bit too spicy for my taste, but otherwise it was very good. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and shrimp were cooked perfectly. The okra added a nice texture, but I would have preferred it to be a bit less slimy.
Logan Zeiler
[email protected]This gumbo fil was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the rich, flavorful broth and the tender chicken and shrimp. The okra added a nice touch of texture, and the cayenne pepper gave the soup just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be maki
shazil niazi
[email protected]This gumbo fil was delicious! The flavors were complex and the soup was very hearty. I loved the addition of the okra, which gave the soup a nice thick texture. I also really enjoyed the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper. Overall, this is a great re
Sandra Knapp
[email protected]I've made this gumbo fil recipe several times and it always turns out great! It's a really easy recipe to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. The gumbo is always flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. I highly recommend this recip
Kaniyah Dillard
[email protected]This gumbo fil was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. The soup was a bit too salty for my taste and the okra was a bit too slimy. Overall, I would say this recipe is average.
Ch Irshad
[email protected]I was really looking forward to trying this gumbo fil recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The soup was bland and lacked flavor. I also found the texture to be too thick and gooey. Overall, I would not recommend this recipe.
Josh Harshman
[email protected]This gumbo fil was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the soup was so hearty and filling. I loved the addition of the okra, which gave the soup a nice thick texture. I also really enjoyed the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper. Overall, this is
Jose blogs tv
[email protected]I love this gumbo fil recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I especially love the fact that it uses okra, which gives the soup a nice thick texture. I also really enjoy the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper. Overall, this is a
Toba Ahamada
[email protected]This was my first time making gumbo fil and I was really impressed with how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise and the ingredients were easy to find. The gumbo turned out great! It was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I wi
joy ahamed
[email protected]I've been making gumbo fil for years and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The roux was perfect and the soup was rich and flavorful. I also loved the fact that this recipe used okra, which is a traditional ingredient in gumbo fil. I highly r
Maihaan Raafiu
[email protected]This gumbo fil recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and the flavors were incredible. I loved the addition of the okra, which gave the soup a nice thick texture. I also really enjoyed the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper. Overall, this is a de