Creole Gumbo

15 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. okra
  • 4 Tbsp. oil
  • 2 Tbsp. fat
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 1/2 c. celery, chopped
  • 1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 2-3 c. water
  • 1 lb. boiled, shell shrimp or
  • 1/2 pt. oysters or
  • 1/2 lb. crab meat
  • 1/2 c. diced cooked ham
  • 1 tsp. parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper, marjoram, sweet basil, oregano, thyme (to your taste)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut okra very fine and saute in oil until thick. Do not use iron skillet.
  2. 2
    In a big pot make the roux.
  3. 3
    Measure fat into the heavy pot.
  4. 4
    Keep heat high to moderate; stir in flour and stir, stir, stir, to prevent burning until mixture becomes a medium brown color.
  5. 5
    Then add onion and celery; cook on low until clear, 10-15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Take time and success is yours.
  7. 7
    Add tomatoes and water blending well.
  8. 8
    Add okra and ham and all your seasonings; bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour, adding more water if needed.
  9. 9
    Add shellfish of your choice and simmer 30 minutes. Serve in soup bowls over boiled rice.

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