Our Mother’s nick-name (when she wasn’t listening) was Zeus. She was a very sweet woman with a very strong will! She never did anything half way, and when she was in her kitchen it was the best or nothing. So she was considered a god in our kitchen….sometimes full of smiles and jokes….other times raining thunder and lightning in her attempt at perfection, which she always attained before it was over with. Well, her seafood gumbo was the definition of perfection, and she passed the recipe on to us. It literally takes hours of constant attention to make this gumbo to her specifications…and we’d never make it any other way, Zeus….we promise! The recipe starts with a dark cajun roux (that takes a little over an hour), then are added all of the onions, bell pepper, celery, okra, etc. (Cook about 1 ½ hours, stiring constantly) Add the secret seasoning . Stir, stir,stir. Add the broth then let simmer for 3 hours, making sure to STIR! Now, this recipe does indeed take a while, but it is the real deal and is divine beyond belief ! Our friends in New Orleans cry the blues for her secret seasoning recipe! Can’t beat it. |
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