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James Strange

Simple gumbo recipe with microwave roux

Learn how to make delicious gumbo in no time using a microwave roux. Follow our simple recipe for a tasty Cajun dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Oil
  • 1/2 each Onion
  • 1/2 each Bell pepper
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 8 oz Andouille sausage
  • 2 each Chicken thighs
  • 4 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning

Method
 

Make a Roux
  1. In a microwave-safe dish combine 1/2 cup of cooking oil and 1/2 cup of flour.
    1/2 Cup Flour, 1/2 Cup Oil
  2. Microwave on high power for 5 minutes, then carefully give it a stir.
  3. Microwave on high power for 2 minutes, then carefully give it a stir.
  4. Microwave on high power for 5 minutes, then carefully give it a stir. Continue 1 minute at a time until the roux is the color that you want.
  5. Add your vegetables to the roux and stir to combine. (careful and expect steam).
    1/2 each Onion, 1/2 each Bell pepper, 2 stalks Celery
Cook the Gumbo
  1. To a pan on medium heat add the diced chicken and Andouille sausage along with some of the Cajun Seasoning.
    8 oz Andouille sausage, 2 each Chicken thighs
  2. Cook until the sausage and chicken has some color. Add 4 cups of chicken stock and the rest of the Cajun Seasoning. Bring to a slow boil.
    4 Cups Chicken Stock, 1/2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  3. Add the roux and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve over rice.