Wild Rice Gumbo
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb beef polska, kielbasa, cut into bite sized chunks
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (assorted colors), chopped
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14 oz each) chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) beef broth
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 lb small raw shrimp, peeled (approx. 50)
- 1 tbsp file powder (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat large skillet over medium heat 2 minutes. Add flour; stir constantly until dark beige (approximately 5 minutes - don't scorch). Immediately transfer to plate. In a large saucepan, cook bacon until starting to crisp; add kielbasa, onion, celery, peppers, scallions and garlic. Cover; cook 5 minutes. Uncover. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are lightly browned; stir in flour. Gradually stir in broth; add tomatoes, parsley, Cajun seasoning and bay leaves. Partially cover; simmer 40 minutes. Add wild rice, shrimp and file powder; simmer 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Remove bay leaves before serving.
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