Re: [CH] chipmonk gumbo
Gary Bellinger (yesgaz@itcanada.com)
Sun, 10 Aug 2003 17:45:16 -0400
And it goes great with Squirrel Pate with a dollop of Dave's Total Insanity
sauce on top
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott J. Walter" <sjwalter@epicmedia.com>
To: <CHILE-HEADS@globalgarden.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 4:07 PM
Subject: Re: [CH] chipmonk gumbo
> 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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