We call for all-purpose flour in the roux of this gumbo because whole-grain flours may burn in the pan and become too bitter. But in place of the usual white rice, this deeply spiced stew goes over convenient precooked brown rice.
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage to pan; sauté 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove sausage from pan using a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
Step 2
Melt butter in drippings in pan. Add oil to pan; swirl. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Stir flour into butter mixture; cook 3 minutes or until our mixture starts to brown, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Step 3
Add chicken to pan; sauté 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; sauté 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add stock and tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Return sausage to pan; stir in okra. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Divide rice among 6 bowls. Ladle gumbo over rice.
Chef's Notes
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Also appeared in: Oxmoor House, March, 2016,Everyday Whole Grains: 175 Recipes from Amaranth to Wild Rice
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