One-Pot Gumbo RobinHoodFlour

Gumbo is the ultimate Louisiana comfort food a rich and flavorful stew that combines meat seafood and vegetables in a hearty broth. This one-pot version is authentic and delicious capturing the essence of Southern cooking. The dark roux is the key to a deep smoky flavor creating a gumbo that warms the soul.

Making the Roux

The dark roux is the soul of gumbo. Combine equal parts flour and oil and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the roux is a deep brown color. This process takes time and patience as the roux transforms into a rich nutty base for the gumbo.

Building the Flavor

Add onions celery and bell peppers to the roux and cook until softened. Add garlic okra and your choice of proteins. The holy trinity" of onions celery and bell peppers is essential for authentic flavor creating a hearty and flavorful dish.

Simmering the Gumbo

Add stock and let the gumbo simmer for an hour to develop flavor. Add shrimp and crabmeat during the last 15 minutes. The long slow simmering process allows the flavors to meld creating a rich and satisfying gumbo.

Serving Your Gumbo

Serve your gumbo over a bed of rice garnished with green onions and a sprinkle of file powder. The combination of the rich flavorful gumbo and the fluffy rice is a taste of Louisiana that you'll love.