Gumbo

Name: Gumbo
Ingredients: 2 lb. or 6 pieces chicken; 1 c. water; 1 Tbsp. onion flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. oil; 3 medium onions, chopped; 1 c. celery, chopped; 1 c. rice; 1 medium green pepper, diced; 3 c. tomatoes; 2 tsp. parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 clove garlic; 1 c. broth; 2 c. okra, sliced; 1 tsp. file powder (optional)

18 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. or 6 pieces chicken
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. onion flakes
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. oil
3 medium onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. rice
1 medium green pepper, diced
3 c. tomatoes
2 tsp. parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic
1 c. broth
2 c. okra, sliced
1 tsp. file powder (optional)

Directions

1

Simmer chicken, water, onion flakes, bay leaf and salt until tender.
2

Remove meat from bone; skim fat from broth and reserve. Saute onion, celery and green pepper in oil; about 5 minutes without browning.
3

Add tomatoes, parsley, thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic and broth to onion mixture and simmer for 20 minutes.
4

Add okra and chicken and simmer 20 minutes longer.
5

Remove from heat and stir in file powder just before serving.
6

Cook rice according to package.
7

Serve in bowl over 1/3 cup hot cooked rice.
8

Yields 8 servings.