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Gumbo
Stir flour and oil over medium heat until the roux is the colour of milk chocolate, 15โ20 minutes. Do not burn it.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Gumbo take?
1 hr 35 min all in โ 25 min prep, 1 hr 10 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
Medium heat.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Shellfish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1ยฝ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Andouille โ Any smoked sausage. Name it.
Any tips from this recipe?
Filรฉ (sassafras) off the heat is the other thickener. Okra is this pot. A blonde roux is a different, lighter gumbo. Still a gumbo.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.