Royal Chef's Gumbo

From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy5cIWbf_-A

https://www.theroyalchef.com

Ingredients

Cajun seasoning blend

• 1 TBS onion powder
• 1 TBS kosher salt
• 1 TBS garlic powder
• ½ TBS black pepper
• 2 TBS smoked paprika
• 1 TBS red pepper flakes
• ½ TBS oregano
• ½ TBS dried thyme
• ½ TBS dried basil

Gumbo

Makes 4 portions

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 1 head of celery, chopped
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup plus 2 TBS vegetable oil
  Divided
• 6 chicken thighs
  Boneless skinless, cut into bite size pieces
• 2 smoked chorizo sausages
  Sliced into wheels
• 1 litre chicken stock
• Cajun seasoning - to taste

To Serve

• Steamed rice

Method

Video

Steps

1. Chop the vegetables
   Put in a large bowl.
2. Heat a cast iron dish.
3. Cut sausage.
   Put in another bowl.
4. Sear the chicken in 2 TBS oil.
   Remove from the pan and allow to cool.
5. Use 1/4 cup of chicken broth to deglaze the pan.
   Save the juices to add to the gumbo later.
6. Heat the 1 cup of oil until smoking and add the flour stirring constantly until the roux takes on a mahogany colour.
   45 minutes on 4
7. Add the vegetables and stir.
8. Add the chicken broth, sausage and chicken and stir.
9. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer.
10. Simmer for at least one hour stirring frequently.
11. Add the cajun seasoning. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
12. Serve with the rice.