RCI-SP.003.0701.001
Turkey Gumbo
Turkey Gumbo from the Recidemia collection
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp
- fresh or frozen okra 1" pieces½ lbs
- 2 cup
- med onion1 unitchopped
- sweet green pepper1 smallchopped
- garlic cloves2 unitminced
- 8 oz
- ripe tomatoes peeled or 16 oz can peeled tomatoes4 unit
- 2 cup
- 2 cup
- gumbo filé powder¾ tsp
- 1 unit
Method
1
Heat margarine in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until melted and foaming.
2 minutes
2
Add the okra pieces and cook, stirring frequently, for 5–7 minutes until the okra begins to soften and the sliminess reduces.
6 minutes
3
Stir in the chopped celery, onion, and sweet green pepper, and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
4 minutes
4
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
1 minutes
5
Pour in the tomato paste and stir thoroughly to coat the vegetables, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
2 minutes
6
Add the peeled ripe tomatoes (fresh or canned) and water, stirring to combine all ingredients.
1 minutes
7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
15 minutes
8
Stir in the chopped cooked turkey and continue simmering for 5 minutes until heated through.
5 minutes
9
Sprinkle in the gumbo filé powder and stir well to incorporate, simmering for 2 more minutes.
2 minutes
10
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve the gumbo over hot cooked rice in individual bowls.