Ingredients

How to make it

  • Boil chickens or game birds in large pot; reserve broth.
  • Debone and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return to broth; add next three ingredients and simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour oil into hot cast irn skillet. When oil is hot, stir in flour to form a paste and cook, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until the roux is rich nutty brown. Add green onions. Whisking constantly, gradually add 3 cups broth to the roux. Then pour the roux into the remaining broth, whisking until smooth.
  • Add okra 15 minutes before serving. Add shrimp, crabmeat and gumbo file 10 minutes before serving.

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  • howald6 13 years ago
    I currently moved from New Orleans and I am having trouble finding Gumbo File in Garland. If you could please point me in the right direction.

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