- 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:
- Chop ham knuckle and beef (or chicken) into inch pieces
- Fry pieces to brown color in boiling lard
- Add crabs or shrimps (or both)
- Cut the okra pods and add them into the mixture
- Add the onion, chopped
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Simmer on low for 20 minutes
- Add enough warm water to cover all contents + 2 inches more
- Boil for two hours
- 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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