Gumbo
I will be making gumbo for the first time at work for some co-workers. Here is the base recipe I was thinking of using. I was thinking of adding chicken and okra to the recipe. Any changes or rec...
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DeanRIowa wrote:
I am making the Gumbo Wednesday for lunch at work in a crock-pot.
Tonight though, I made the roux:
How do I know if roux is burnt? To me the whole time it smelled like hot oil(corn) while cooking(wife said burning) and for me the taste is like oil and flour. It almost has a nutty flavor. I whisked and stirred with spatula the whole time over medium hot for 40 minutes.
Dean
A nutty smell and flavour is a good thing! Means the flour is fully cooked and should incorporate with the liquid ingredients with ease.
If it was burnt well you'd know it....smells sorta like black toast.
You are doing fine for my sight:).
