MA HARPER'S CREOLE GUMBO

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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 30 cups (15 to 20 bowls)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pound chicken meat, light or dark, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons oil
1 pound smoked or hot sausage, sliced
2 large onions, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 head garlic, chopped
6 whole blue crabs, cleaned and back shell removed
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5 ribs celery, chopped
3 small bay leaves
1 bunch green onion, chopped
3 quarts chicken or seafood stock
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Cajun seasoning, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Rice, for serving
Gumbo file powder, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place flour in a baking pan and bake, watching and stirring occasionally until flour is a nutty brown color. Sift to remove the lumps of flour.
  • Saute chicken in oil in a large pot. Add sausage and cook until it begins to change color. Add onions, bell pepper and garlic and let cook until onion is clear. Add crabs and let cook until the crabs have changed color. Add thyme, cayenne, celery, bay leaves, green onions and flour and let mixture cook 5 minutes. Add stock and season with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 45 minutes over medium heat, then stir in parsley. Serve over rice. Add gumbo file to each serving.

Patsy Marie
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I've never made gumbo before, but this recipe was easy to follow. My gumbo turned out great!


India Imvu
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This gumbo is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Cleriscat Wilguershon
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this gumbo without the chicken and sausage. It was still delicious!


Lungelo Keys
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This gumbo is perfect for a party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Kim Kimra
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my gumbo turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Mafkr Md
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This is the best gumbo I've ever had! I'm definitely going to be making this again and again.


Terrance Stanley
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I'm not a huge fan of gumbo, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Shadtiny
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This gumbo is a bit spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I'll probably cut back on the cayenne pepper next time.


Arham Baba
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I've made this gumbo several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Md Rafiul
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This gumbo is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the shrimp, sausage, and chicken are all cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.