Gumbo Z'Herbes (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 90 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons lard or shortening |
3 tablespoons chopped green onions |
1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic |
1/2 pound ham, diced |
2 pounds mixed greens (1/2 pound each spinach, collard greens, turnip greens and cabbage leaves) |
2 quarts chicken stock |
1 bay leaf |
cayenne and salt |
pinch ground thyme |
up to 1/4 cup file powder |
steamed rice, for serving |
chopped green onions, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Heat lard in a large soup pot, add onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 2 minutes. Add greens, a handful at a time, stirring them into fat until wilted before adding next bunch. Add stock, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne and thyme . Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Taste for seasoning - greens should be tender and slightly spicy; add enough salt to enhance flavors. To thicken, have gumbo bubbling gently and stir in 1 tablespoon file powder to start; add file a little at a time until thickened; simmer 3 minutes more. Serve with steamed rice and green onions.
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