This Authentic New Orleans Gumbo is made with a dark roux, vegetables, chicken, sausage, and shrimp, and served over rice. Make the Roux*: In a large, heavy bottom stock pot combine flour and oil. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 30-45 minutes.
At Liuzza's by the Track, in Mid-City near the Fairgrounds Racetrack, you can have the best of both worlds: chicken, sausage and shrimp all in one! Make sure you have a cup or two of at least one type of gumbo while in New Orleans, then you can return home and perfect your own style. Until then, here are two recipes to help you out.
A traditional gumbo is made with andouille sausage and shrimp. However, the protein in the dish can be varied. For example, add in half a pound of cubed chicken. Or substitute crawdads or other seafood for the shrimp. If you can’t find good andouille sausage, use another spicy pork sausage. It’s always fun to get creative with a recipe!
The only thing more New Orleans than a dented pot of gumbo simmering on the back burner is arguing about the right way to make it.