File Gumbo

Name: File Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: cooking oil; flour; 2 chickens, cut up; 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced; 1 lb. ham pieces; 1 pt. oysters (including juice); 1 lb. peeled shrimp; 3 to 4 chopped onions; 4 to 5 chopped shallots; 2 sticks chopped celery; chopped parsley; chopped garlic; salt and pepper to taste; file to taste

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File Gumbo – a delicious recipe with cooking oil, flour, chickens, sausage, ham pieces, oysters. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

cooking oil
flour
2 chickens, cut up
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb. ham pieces
1 pt. oysters (including juice)
1 lb. peeled shrimp
3 to 4 chopped onions
4 to 5 chopped shallots
2 sticks chopped celery
chopped parsley
chopped garlic
salt and pepper to taste
file to taste

1
In large pot cover the bottom with cooking oil.
2
Add flour little by little (over medium heat) to make a smooth roux.
3
Stir constantly until brown; add seasonings and meat.
4
Simmer and add water to cover completely.
5
Cook, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours. Add salt, pepper and file seasoning.
6
Cook another hour.
7
Serve over rice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking oil, flour, 2 chickens, cut up, 1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced, and more.

Yes, File Gumbo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Seafood

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