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31. kingombo is the Angolan word for okra

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #12)

Sun Jan 5, 2025, 10:21 PM

Jan 2025

and source of the term gumbo. So yes, okra is critical.

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Anyone have any tips or secrets to making authentic gumbo? [View all] Elessar Zappa Jan 2025 OP

The roux has to start to brown. At least 20 minutes cachukis Jan 2025 #1

Wish i could help but would love to hear from people on this AltairIV Jan 2025 #2

The roux is everything. I have made it twice. The last time I followed these instructions: hlthe2b Jan 2025 #3

Good recipe! bamagal62 Jan 2025 #5

Yes. Fresh crabmeat would be the one addition I would add, if I could get it. hlthe2b Jan 2025 #8

I never knew what a roux is, or maybe I forgot since it been decades since I watched Emeril! electric_blue68 Jan 2025 #11

Most grocery stores now have andouille sausage. bamagal62 Jan 2025 #13

It DOES sound yummy! electric_blue68 Jan 2025 #14

Thanks! Elessar Zappa Jan 2025 #15

Thanks for posting that link. AltairIV Jan 2025 #21

That's my recipe, too! SARose Jan 2025 #26

The roux is the most important. bamagal62 Jan 2025 #4

Low low low stir stir stir. Time it takes time to make a good roux irisblue Jan 2025 #28

There are two kinds of gumbo cooks re roux. . . DinahMoeHum Jan 2025 #6

make jambalaya instead? Kali Jan 2025 #7

It takes time. LudwigPastorius Jan 2025 #9

Take a Weekend Trip by Car or Airplane and go to New Orleans LA Oneear Jan 2025 #10

Yes! ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #12

Wow, thanks for writing out all of that! Elessar Zappa Jan 2025 #16

I use bacon grease for the roux. bamagal62 Jan 2025 #17

I Can See That ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #23

Butter/bacon grease combo sounds good! Elessar Zappa Jan 2025 #34

Keep Stirring ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #18

This sounds absolutely terrific! AltairIV Jan 2025 #20

I Left Out 2 Secrets ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #22

Thank you! AltairIV Jan 2025 #24

kingombo is the Angolan word for okra darkstar Jan 2025 #31

I Tried Fil ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #32

You need file powder no_hypocrisy Jan 2025 #19

Fresh Market andouille is very good. cachukis Jan 2025 #25

I haven't made it myself but Unwind Your Mind Jan 2025 #27

For Authentic Lousiana gumbo Texasgal Jan 2025 #29

Interesting! Elessar Zappa Jan 2025 #33

New Orleans Cajun, Justin Wilson - Gumbo Hotler Jan 2025 #30

Step 1: fill a pot with water. malthaussen Jan 2025 #35