Good Ol’ Creole
If you’ve never been down to a bayou before, then you may not be lucky enough to have tried authentic Louisiana gumbo. This Creole food is a classic, and everyone should try it at least once.
So with that in mind, here’s a fantastic recipe for gumbo I found from Chef John at Food Wishes. There are a few different versions of gumbo, but this one will definitely become a favorite once you try it.
How It’s Made
- duck legs (or chicken thighs, whatever you prefer)
- vegetable oil
- flour
- chicken broth
- andouille sausage
- smoked pork hock
- okra, fresh, frozen or pickled
- gulf shrimp
- crawfish tail meat or langoustine
- rice to garnish
- for the rest of the ingredients as well as the amounts, click here to visit Chef John’s website.
The main thing you need to make this amazing gumbo is a great roux. To make the roux, all you need is vegetable oil and flour.
Cook the flour in hot oil until the flour is a peanut butter brown, which will add a ton of flavor to the gumbo. Add some additional flour to thicken the stew a little more, then you can start working with your veggies.
For all of those, watch the video down below. Serve it up with some rice and you’re good to go!
Enjoy!