Gumbo Recipe
Homemade Creole stew with shrimp, sausage, crawfish, and rice with side of crackers.
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Ingredients
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Gumbo Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Make the Roux
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until the mixture turns a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Add Meats
Reduce heat to low and add the Andouille sausage, shrimp, and crawfish tails. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Serve
Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice, and offer crackers on the side.
