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Food Philosophy: When is Gumbo not Gumbo?

Started by LMNO, June 27, 2012, 07:05:32 PM

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Ok, so I had the idea to make chicken gumbo.  However, I know I don't have certain items.  At what point does gumbo become soup?

So, in order of importance (I feel):

No okra
No Andouille sausage
No celery for the Trinity

However, I do have File powder, and I can make a damn good roux.

Aaaaaand GO!

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LMNO

So if I add beef, then I'm adding okra by proxy.  Genius!

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Quote from: LMNO, PhD (life continues) on June 27, 2012, 07:05:32 PM
Ok, so I had the idea to make chicken gumbo.  However, I know I don't have certain items.  At what point does gumbo become soup?

So, in order of importance (I feel):

No okra
No Andouille sausage
No celery for the Trinity

However, I do have File powder, and I can make a damn good roux.

Aaaaaand GO!

Without okra, I'm not sure it's gumbo. But it would still be delicious.
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WHY THE HELL IS THIS IN LITERATE CHAOTIC?!

Also, it was fucking delicious.