What do you put in your gumbo?

Table of Contents:

1. What do you put in your gumbo?
2. Why is gumbo called Gumbo?
3. How do you make chicken gumbo from scratch?
4. Which Roux has the most thickening power?
5. How do you get grease out of gumbo?
6. Can I make roux with olive oil?

What do you put in your gumbo?

1. In an 8-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes; add flour, and stir together to form a roux. ...
2. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and okra. ...
3. Add shrimp, fish, oysters, and lump crabmeat to mixture . ...
4. Serve with rice , and garnish with green onion, if desired.

Why is gumbo called Gumbo?

The name derives from a West African word for okra, suggesting that gumbo was originally made with okra. The use of filé (dried and ground sassafras leaves) was a contribution of the Choctaws and, possibly, other local tribes.

How do you make chicken gumbo from scratch?

Ingredients

1. 2 medium onions.
2. 1 green bell pepper.
3. 3 ribs celery.
4. 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening (or oil)
5. 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
6. 4 cups chicken stock (unsalted or low sodium)
7. 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
8. 1 1/2 cups sliced okra, fresh or frozen.

Which Roux has the most thickening power?

White roux is the most common and has the most thickening power. You'll find it in recipes for white sauce (also called bechamel) and soups. You only cook this roux long enough to eliminate the flour's raw flavor, about 2 to 3 minutes. Blonde roux has an off-white color you could call “eggshell” and a buttery flavor.

How do you get grease out of gumbo?

Spooning Grease Away Dip a large spoon just below the surface of the gumbo and gently lift the fat away. Saveur recommends using a chilled metal spoon, which encourages the fat to coagulate on the bottom of the utensil. Chill the spoon and run the bottom of it across the surface of the gumbo.

Can I make roux with olive oil?

All you need to make a roux is fat and flour. Choose your fat based on personal preference — clarified butter, vegetable oil, olive oil or even bacon grease are all appropriate options.