Compared by formula
Gumbo
Compared by formula.
The roux decides everything: how dark it goes before the trinity and stock go in.
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Authentic New Orleans Style Gumbo
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Add a green bell pepper to increase vegetable content.
Use only one 15 oz can of beans per 1 lb of ground turkey instead of more.
Add hot sausage to the ground beef for extra flavor.
Use the leftover bones and skin from rotisserie chicken to make the broth for the dish.
Add extra jalapeño or cayenne pepper to increase the heat level if you prefer spicier chili.
Replace one cup of broth with premium beer for better flavor.