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Add a photoRich, basic Cajun stew, many variations, here is a simple starter recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (can substitute peanut oil)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons Paul Prudhomme's Chicken Magic pre-mixed cajun spice, or similar, found in spice aisle at most grocery stores.
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 3-4 red and green bell peppers, chopped
- 1 bunch celery, chopped, include leaves
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 whole chicken, 3-4 pounds
- 2 pounds andouille smoked sausage
- steamed rice
- French Bread
Directions
- 1. One day ahead: put chicken in large pot, add water to cover, poach over low-medium heat (simmer) for 2 hours; reserve broth.
- 2. Cool chicken; remove from pot and shred chicken meat by hand, removing all bones and cartilage (skin may be included or discarded according to taste).
- 3. Thinly slice sausage.
- 4. Melt butter in large stew pot, add flour, cook over medium-high heat stirring constantly until dark brown (this is a roux, the base for gumbo and many sauces).
- 5. Add all the chopped (bite-sized) vegetables to the pan and continue cooking at medium heat, stirring regularly, until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- 6. Add cajun spices and garlic and stir briefly, then add reserved chicken stock, about 64 ounzes. NOTE: Canned stock may be substituted, as well as any boneless cooked chicken meat, at least 2 pounds, even leftovers - but prepping your own ahead is easy enough!)
- 7. Bring to a boil; add chicken meat and sausage, turn heat to low and simmer for at least 2 hours, up to 4-5 hours, it just gets better the longer it simmers.
- 8. Steam 8 servings of rice about 30 minutes before serving.
- 9. Serve in large bowls, place 1/2 cup or so of rice (i.e., one serving) in bottom of each bowl first, then ladle Gumbo generously on top. Serve with French Bread.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 271g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 496 | |
| Calories from Fat 313 | 63% |
| Total Fat 34.99g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 13.99g | 56% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium 253mg | 11% |
| Potassium 469mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 13.49g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 2.99g | 2% |
| Protein 31.04g | 50% |
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