# The roll of roux in gumbo, etc.

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**Created:** [July 12, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-roll-of-roux-in-gumbo-etc/724969 "2015-07-12T20:47:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 13, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-roll-of-roux-in-gumbo-etc/724969/9 "2015-07-13T00:38:39Z")

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> [@Johnny\_L.A](#):
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> Would you care to share your recipe? I promise I won’t bring it to any pot luck you attend. 😉

Funnily enough, I posted it in a thread you started about a year and a half ago:

> [@Seafood (again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seafood-again/681493/16):
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> Seafood gumbo. Yes, I am from Louisiana. And my gumbo is the best in the world.
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> Make a roux – it takes a while, but it’s not actually that difficult. Heat about a half-cup of oil on med-high heat, then slowly add a half-cup of white flour, stirring continuously. Keep stirring until the roux is chocolate colored, then remove from heat and put aside. Then, in a big pot, saute chopped onions, green peppers, and celery (about 2 onions, 2 peppers, and an equal volume of celery) in oil. Add a pound of frozen chopped okra (or fresh, if you prefer). Saute and stir all these veggies for about 15 minutes or so. Add about 8 to 10 cups of chicken broth (or water with bouillon cubes). Add the roux and stir.
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> Season to taste (I use Zatarain’s creole seasoning, garlic, hot sauce, and some salt and pepper) after simmering for 30 minutes or so. Simmer for 2 hours or more (it will be fine after 2 hours and even better after 4-6 hours). Then add the seafood – I like about 3 pounds total catfish nuggets and shrimp, but you can add anything. Turn off the heat about 15 minutes after adding the seafood, and let it cool for a while.
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> Serve over white rice. This will be enough for a family of 4 for two meals if eaten as an entree. It will be amazing.

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