E’s Duck Gumbo 🦆
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Description:
E’s Duck Gumbo is a cherished recipe originating from the passion of a dedicated duck hunter. Crafted with love, this gumbo is a delightful blend of flavors, making it a perfect comfort dish for cozy winter nights or festive Christmas gatherings. This recipe promises to elevate your culinary experience with its rich and savory taste, earning it a well-deserved place at your dinner table.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Flour |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1 | Green onion |
| 1/4 | Boiling water |
| 3 dashes | Tabasco sauce |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Red pepper |
| 3 | Duck breasts |
| 2 | Smoked sausages |
| 1/4 cup | Parsley |
| 1/2 | Green onion tops |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| Cooked rice (for serving) |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 459.8
- Fat Content: 34.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 80.8mg
- Sodium Content: 390mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 0.9g
- Protein Content: 18.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Roux:
- Heat 1/2 cup of oil over medium heat in a large heavy pot.
- Add the flour, stirring constantly until it reaches a dark brown color, ensuring not to burn it.
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Sauté Aromatics:
- Add the chopped onion and green onion to the pot and cook until they become tender, releasing their fragrant flavors.
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Add Seasonings:
- Pour in the boiling water and season the mixture with dashes of Tabasco sauce, salt, and red pepper, adjusting to your taste preferences.
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Prepare the Duck:
- Season the duck breasts with salt and red pepper according to your liking.
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining oil and brown the duck pieces until they acquire a golden hue.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Transfer the browned duck pieces into the pot with the gumbo mixture, allowing them to infuse their rich flavors into the dish.
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Simmer Gumbo:
- Let the gumbo simmer, uncovered, over low heat for approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the duck to tenderize.
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Enhance Flavor:
- After the initial simmering period, add sliced smoked sausages, green onion tops, minced garlic, and parsley to further enhance the depth of flavors.
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Final Cooking Stage:
- Continue to cook the gumbo for an additional 30 minutes, ensuring that all ingredients are thoroughly cooked and infused with the delicious flavors of the dish.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Ladle the piping hot gumbo over a bed of cooked rice, allowing the flavors to meld together harmoniously.
- Serve immediately, savoring each spoonful of this delectable E’s Duck Gumbo with your loved ones.
Enjoy your E’s Duck Gumbo creation! 🍲🥄
