Gumbo File Recipe

Name: Gumbo File
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs stewing chicken; 2 quarts water; 12 lb ham, cubed; 2 onions, peeled and chopped; 1 pint oyster, juice reserved; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste); cayenne (to taste); 12 chili pepper, seeded and minced (optional); 2 tablespoons file powder; 2 cups rice, cooked

Servings: persons

4 lbs stewing chicken
2 quarts water
12 lb ham, cubed
2 onions, peeled and chopped
1 pint oyster, juice reserved
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
cayenne (to taste)
12 chili pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
2 tablespoons file powder
2 cups rice, cooked

1
Cut chicken in serving portions and simmer in salted water until tender.
2
Remove bones and cut meat into cubes.
3
Fry ham.
4
Brown onions in ham fat.
5
Combine chicken, ham, cooked onions and oyster juice; cover with boiling chicken stock.
6
Add seasonings and chili pepper; simmer for two hours.
7
About ten minutes before serving moisten file powder with a little of the soup; add to soup along with the oysters.
8
Do not cook after adding file.
9
Place a mound of cooked rice in each soup dish and ladle gumbo over the top.

3413

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

123

Carbs

382

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs stewing chicken, 2 quarts water, 12 lb ham, cubed, 2 onions, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Gumbo File 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.

Gumbo File

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