Saturday, June 6, 2020

Gombo with Crabs or Shrimp

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound of beef (or chicken if preferred)
  • 1/2 pound of ham knuckle
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 4 large crabs (cut up), or 1 pound shrimps (peeled) or both
  • 4 dozen okra pods (small)
  • 1 onion (large)
  • Red pepper and salt (to taste)
Directions:
  1. Chop ham knuckle and beef (or chicken) into inch pieces
  2. Fry pieces to brown color in boiling lard
  3. Add crabs or shrimps (or both)
  4. Cut the okra pods and add them into the mixture
  5. Add the onion, chopped
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste
  7. Simmer on low for 20 minutes
  8. Add enough warm water to cover all contents + 2 inches more
  9. Boil for two hours
  10. Add water to thin if gombo becomes too thick

                                                                                                                        -Source: La Cuisine Creole
                                                                                                                  Prepared by Jennifer A. Auzenne
                                                                                                                                Louisiana Anthology
                                                                                                                                            June 6th, 2020

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