Gumbo - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil
2 None chorizo sausages
1 None onion, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
1 None green pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
11 oz sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup flour
6 cups chicken stock
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
2 None bay leaves
1 2/3 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
1/3 cup chopped okra
None None Cilantro leaves, for garnish
None None Lime wedges, to serve
Preparation
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Heat half the oil in a large saucepan on high heat. Cook the sausages for 2-3 mins, turning, until browned all over. Slice and set aside.
Add remaining oil to pan. Saute onion, celery, pepper and garlic for 3-4 mins. Add sweet potatoes and cayenne. Cook for 1 min. Sprinkle with flour. Cook, stirring, until well browned.
Gradually stir in stock until smooth. Add tomatoes, rice and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 15 mins.
Return sausages to pan with shrimp and okra. Simmer for 4-5 mins, until shrimp are cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
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