Gumbo

Name: Gumbo
Ingredients: 1 large chopped onion; 1 large bell pepper, chopped; 1 c. diced celery; 4 Tbsp. lard; 4 Tbsp. flour (plain); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 bouillon cubes (beef and chicken); 3 qt. boiling water; 1 qt. oysters; 1 Tbsp. file; salt and pepper to taste (red pepper if so desired)

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 large chopped onion
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 c. diced celery
4 Tbsp. lard
4 Tbsp. flour (plain)
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 bouillon cubes (beef and chicken)
3 qt. boiling water
1 qt. oysters
1 Tbsp. file
salt and pepper to taste (red pepper if so desired)

Directions

1

Brown flour in lard to a golden brown, stirring constantly, to prevent burning or lumping.
2

Add 1/2 chopped seasoning to browned flour; saute for 1 minute.
3

Add this mixture to the 3 quarts of boiling water; mix.
4

Add remaining seasoning and bouillon cubes; boil for about 10 minutes.
5

Put in oysters; simmer for at least 30 minutes.
6

Salt and pepper to taste, then bring to rapid boil.
7

Add file; mix well.
8

Take off heat.
9

Let set for at least 15 minutes. Serve over boiled rice.