Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. Wesson oil
  • 1 c. flour
  • 4 qt. water
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 1 c. green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c. parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/8 c. bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/8 c. celery, finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chicken, goose, duck or smoked sausage
  • 1/2 tsp. file
  • hot fluffy rice

Method

  • In a large gumbo pot, make a roux with oil and flour.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until roux is dark caramel color.
  • Remove from fire and add remaining ingredients, except for 1/2 cup green onions, file and rice.
  • Boil about 2 hours or until meat is tender and gumbo has thickened.
  • In the last 15 minutes of boiling, add the rest of the green onions.
  • Remove from fire and add file.
  • Serve over hot rice in gumbo bowls.