I've used Zatarains gumbo base before, and wondered if anyone knows how to make the base? I forgot to buy it at the store today and the weather is too lousy to go back out again. Any suggestions? I use chicken and jalapeno kielbasa in my gumbo.
mudbug said:This is the base, in my book. Everything else is up to your imagination.
1 cup oil
1 cup flour
2 large onions, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
mudbug said:I would allow tomato paste and garlic.
Lugaru said:Im not going to compete with the other gumbo recipies posted since they look great but I will tell you this: I've had both Zatarains and made it from scratch and there is absolutely no comparison.
Only problem is that every time I make it from scratch it get's out of control. Last time I think I did a 5 liter wok worth of it.
Lugaru said:Im not going to compete with the other gumbo recipies posted since they look great but I will tell you this: I've had both Zatarains and made it from scratch and there is absolutely no comparison.
Only problem is that every time I make it from scratch it get's out of control. Last time I think I did a 5 liter wok worth of it.
QSis said:abirchler16,
I always put okra in my gumbo. I usually get fresh okra, cut it up, and saute it seperately in a little oil for about a half hour, until the slime disappears.
Did you cook the frozen okra along with the fresh vegetables? Did you have a slime problem?
How did you like the gumbo? I LOVE it in the winter!
Lee