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Louisiana chicken gumbo

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Categories: Chicken, Creole & Cajun, Exotic, Gumbos & Stews, Louisiana, Poultry, Soups & Stews, Southern
Yield: 6
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Ingredients:
3 Lbchicken
4 tbspFat, butter or bacon fat
1 lbsHam, diced
1 medOnion, sliced
1 1/2 tspSalt
1 quartHot water
2 cupSliced okra
1 Sprig thyme
2 Dozen oysters
1/5 tspCayenne
1 tbspFile' -OR-
3 tbspSassafras leaves
Procedures:
1Cooked rice clean chicken and cut in pieces.
2Saute chicken in fat in heavy frying pan until browned, turning frequently.
3Add ham and onion, and saute for about 10 minutes.
4Add salt and water; bring to a boil, and simmer for about 1 ?hours, or until chicken is tender.
5Add okra and thyme, and simmer for ?hour longer, or until okra is tender.
6Remove chicken from bone and return to stock.
7Add oysters and cayenne, and cook until edges of oysters curl.
8Add additional seasoning if needed.
9Just before serving stir in file" or sassafras leaves.
10Serve at once in hot tureen with boiled rice, or serve in hot soup bowls.
11Serves 6 to 8
 
 
 
 

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