Zutaten für Barb's Gumbo
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 stalks chopped celery
- 1 chopped bell pepper
- 1 medium chopped yellow onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp (optional)
- steamed rice, for serving
- 1.5 pounds cubed chicken breast (optional)
- 8 ounces smoked sausage (optional)
- 6 ounces canned crabmeat (optional)
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Zubereitung von Barb's Gumbo
- Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour to create a dark roux (this will take about 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly).
- Add 1 medium chopped onion, 2 stalks chopped celery, 1 chopped bell pepper, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to the roux. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
- Gradually whisk in 8 cups of chicken broth, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to your spice preference), 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 bay leaf.
- Bring the gumbo to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- For shrimp gumbo: Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
- For chicken gumbo: Add 1.5 pounds of cubed chicken breast during the last 20-30 minutes of simmering. You can also add 8 ounces of smoked sausage along with the chicken.
- For a crab gumbo: Add one 6 ounce can of crabmeat with the shrimp.
- Serve hot over steamed rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
53 g
Sugar
28g
Fat
7g
Carbs
9g
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