Re: [CH] chipmonk gumbo

Scott J. Walter (sjwalter@epicmedia.com)
Sun, 10 Aug 2003 15:07:05 -0500

Otherwise known as Chip 'N Dale Chowder

At 01:21 PM 8/8/2003 -0700, T. Matthew Evans wrote:
>Mmmmmmmm.  Chipmunky......
>
>
>--- Rael64 <z42dkm@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Ahem...
> >
> > { Exported from MasterCook Mac }
> >
> > Chicken (or Chipmonk) and Andouille Smoked Sausage
> > Gumbo
> >
> > Recipe By:    Rael's version (Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana
> > Kitchen)
> > Serving Size: 8
> > Preparation Time:     0:00
> > Categories:   Main Dishes     Pork & Ham
> >
> > Amount        Measure Ingredient      Preparation Method
> > 1     pound   chicken 1 inch cubes (or prepared chipmonk)
> > 1     tablespoon      salt
> > 1     tablespoon      garlic powder
> > 1     tablespoon      grnd. chile (cayenne or better)
> > 1     cup     onion   chopped fine
> > 1     cup     bell pepper (prefer any NON green)      chopped fine
> > 1     cup     celery  chopped fine
> > 1 1/4 cups    flour, unbleached
> > 1/2   teaspoon        salt    to taste
> > 1     clove   garlic  use more if desired
> > 1     teaspoon        grnd. chile (cayenne or better)
> >               (may use fresh chopped chile, of course)        to taste
> > 1/2   teaspoon        ground black pepper
> > 1/2   cup     veg oil
> > 7     cups    chicken stock   varies
> > 1     pound   andouille smoked sausage        cut 1 inch cubes
> >               (sub any good smoked sausage)
> >
> > Mix 1 tablespoon each of salt, garlic powder, and
> > ground chile together.  Coat cut chicken (chipmonk)
> > well with seasoning mix.  Set aside; room temperature.
> >
> > Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon ground chile (if using
> > fresh chiles, do not add at this step), 1/2 teaspoon
> > ground black pepper and mix well in large bowl.  Add
> > chicken/chipmonk pieces and mix to coat well.  Reserve
> > 1/2 cup of the flour.
> >
> > In a large thick bottomed stock pot, heat a few
> > tablespoons of oil over high heat.  When oil is just
> > smoking, add chopped sausage and brown for only a
> > minute or two, just to allow some fat to seep out; add
> > coated chicken/chipmonk pieces and brown on all sides,
> > scraping bottom of pot frequently, adjusting heat as
> > needed to prevent burning.  NOTE: browning of flour is
> > *desirable*; just do not allow flour to burn.  Scrape
> > pot bottom well while adding 7 cups chicken stock and
> > bring to a boil.
> >
> > While stock is coming to a boil, make a roux with the
> > 1/2 cup of reserved flour and 1/2 cup of vegetable
> > oil.  Use your preferred method, but ensure roux is
> > cooked to a dark red (even black).  Do *not*
> > burn/scorch flour/roux (or you must discard and start
> > roux over).  Remove roux from heat and add the cajun
> > trinity (all cut onion, bell pepper, and celery) as
> > well as fresh chopped garlic and any fresh chile if
> > being used.  Stir well and ensure roux has stopped
> > cooking.  Return to low heat and continue to cook for
> > about 3 minutes, until veggies begin to soften.
> >
> > Reduce heat of stock to a simmer, adding in roux in
> > stages, stirring until dissolved.  When all roux is
> > incorporated, continue to stir as gumbo thickens,
> > about 5 minutes.  The gumbo should be the consistency
> > of a sauce verses that of a stock-based soup.   Adjust
> > taste as needed in respect to salt, pepper, chile
> > powder.
> >       ?????
> > Notes:        Flexible recipe.  Be curious.  Experiment.
> > This recipe has not been tested with chipmonk.  Cat,
> > yes; chipmonk, no.
> >
> > Serving size is approximate.  Makes a lot, if that's
> > helpful :)
> >
> >
> > Per serving (excluding unknown items): 106 Calories;
> > 5g Fat (50% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 4g
> > Carbohydrate; 25mg Cholesterol; 2849mg Sodium
> > Food Exchanges: 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat
> > _____
> >
> >
> > Peace, Hendrix, and Chiles.......
> >
> > Rael64
> > Monk of the TCS
> > Master of Twister
> > Mystic Order of Capsicum Rogues
> >
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