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A rich, hearty Louisiana stew with a dark, nutty roux, tender chicken, and spicy andouille sausage. This classic Cajun comfort food is slow-simmered with the holy trinity of vegetables and served over fluffy rice.
For 6 servings
Brown the Meats (15 minutes)
Make the Dark Roux (30-40 minutes)
Sauté the Holy Trinity (10 minutes)
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A rich, hearty Louisiana stew with a dark, nutty roux, tender chicken, and spicy andouille sausage. This classic Cajun comfort food is slow-simmered with the holy trinity of vegetables and served over fluffy rice.
This cajun_creole recipe takes 170 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 989.95 calories per serving with 44.65g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or supper.
Build the Gumbo Base (5 minutes)
Simmer the Gumbo (90 minutes)
Finish and Serve (5 minutes)
Omit the chicken. Add 1 pound of peeled shrimp and 1/2 pound of crabmeat during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
A great way to use holiday leftovers. Substitute the chicken with shredded cooked turkey, adding it in the last 30 minutes of simmering just to heat through.
Add a chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper along with the holy trinity, and increase the amount of cayenne pepper to your preference.
If you don't like or can't find okra, omit it. Thicken the gumbo at the end by stirring in 1 tablespoon of filé powder after removing the pot from the heat.
The combination of chicken and sausage provides a significant amount of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The 'holy trinity' of onion, celery, and bell pepper, along with garlic and okra, contributes vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber to the dish.
Garlic, onions, and the various herbs and spices used in Cajun seasoning contain antioxidants that can help combat oxidative stress in the body.
A 1.5-cup serving of this gumbo has approximately 750-800 calories, not including the rice. With a cup of cooked white rice, the total is around 950-1000 calories per serving.
Gumbo is a rich, hearty comfort food. While it contains protein and vegetables, it is also high in fat and sodium due to the roux and sausage. It's best enjoyed as an occasional, satisfying meal rather than a daily health food.
Patience and constant stirring. Use a flat-edged wooden spoon to scrape the entire bottom of the pot. Keep the heat on medium-low and never walk away. The color should be that of dark chocolate, and it should smell nutty, not burnt.
Absolutely. You can reduce or omit the cayenne pepper. Also, choose a mild andouille sausage if you can find one, as much of the heat comes from the sausage.
The 'holy trinity' is the flavor base for many Cajun and Creole dishes. It consists of chopped onions, green bell peppers, and celery, typically in a 2:1:1 ratio.
You can, but chicken thighs are highly recommended. They have more fat and connective tissue, which keeps them tender and juicy during the long simmering process. Chicken breast can become dry and stringy.