Gumbo

Step by step

1. 1

   Melt butter in a heavy pot, stir in flour and make roux over medium heat for 25-30 minutes stirring constantly until chocolate brown.

2. 2

   Dice onions, peppers and celery and add to roux (Holy Trinity), sauté 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and briefly sauté.

4. 4

   Dice chicken and add, lightly brown.

5. 5

   Slice andouille and add.

6. 6

   Deglaze with broth and tomatoes, add bay, cayenne and salt.

7. 7

   Simmer over low heat for 90 minutes.

8. 8

   Cut okra into pieces and add 30 minutes before end.

9. 9

   Stir in shrimp 5 minutes before end.

10. 10

    Cook rice and serve with gumbo on top.