Receta New Orleans Ham Gumbo
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Heat shortening in large Dutch oven (5 quart.) over medium high heat.
- Add in flour; cook and brown flour, stirring constantly, till it is deep, dark brown.
- Add in minced onion and diced bell pepper. Flour will stop browning when onion is added. Cook till onion turns clear, stirring occasionally.
- Add in tomato sauce, purred tomatoes and water; stir till smooth and boiling. Cook 3 min or possibly till thickened.
- Add in all spices and seasoning, stirring well.
- Add in thin-sliced okra and cook 15 min, stirring occasionally.
- Add in cubed ham and continue cooking 10 min.
- Gumbo may be prepared in a day in advance and stored in refrigerator.
- Serve over scoops of fluffy white rice.
- YIELD: 6 to 8 servings
- NOTE: Cleaned shrimp may be substituted for all or possibly half of ham.