The Best Spicy Weekend Gumbo + Brown Rice

Name: Gumbo Akhir Pekan Pedas + Nasi Merah Terbaik
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: a quick swish of olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 hot peppers like serrano or jalapeño, minced; 4 cups mirepoix*; 2 cups additional chopped veggies (optional); 3 tablespoons cajun seasoning mix; one 28-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced; 1 lb . raw tail-off shrimp; 6 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup flour; 2 cups milk or chicken broth; heavy pinch of salt

Spicy Weekend Gumbo - familiar ingredients like garlic, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, flour, butter, shrimp // simmered for an hour or two on the weekend to make for awesome meals all week!

⏱️ 45 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 30 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 5 views

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Gumbo Akhir Pekan Pedas + Nasi Merah Terbaik

Foto: Pinch of Yum — Lindsay Ostrom

Ingredients

8 servings

a quick swish of olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 hot peppers like serrano or jalapeño, minced
4 cups mirepoix*
2 cups additional chopped veggies (optional)
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning mix
one 28-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
12 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
1 lb . raw tail-off shrimp
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
2 cups milk or chicken broth
heavy pinch of salt

Steps

VEGETABLES: Heat the oil in a big, deep pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, hot peppers, mirepoix, and vegetables. Saute for 10 minutes or so until it’s all soft and fragrant.
BASE: Add the tomatoes, broth, and spices. Bring to a low boil; reduce heat and simmer for an hour or so for the best flavor.
ROUX: Melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and let it all bubble in the pan for a few minutes. Add the milk or broth a little bit at a time, whisking to incorporate it and make it smooth. Season with salt.
FINISH: Add the roux to the gumbo pot and stir to combine. Simmer for a little longer over low heat or just let it all hang out for a while to help the flavor develop. Stir in the sausage and raw shrimp. When shrimp is pink (fully cooked), stir in a handful of chives and serve over brown rice, red quinoa, white rice, or just by itself. It’s that good. Remember: make sure to season with salt! This will vary per individual recipe based on your cajun seasoning mix.