Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cook oil and flour in a heavy pot over medium-low heat, stirring continuously 20–30 minutes until deep chestnut brown; do not burn.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Carefully add onion, pepper and celery and stir 5 minutes. Add garlic for 1 minute.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Whisk in stock gradually. Add chicken, sausage, bay, thyme and cayenne.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Simmer gently 45 minutes, then add okra and simmer 15 minutes until chicken reaches 74°C.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Remove bay leaves and serve over freshly cooked rice.