re: My first attempt at Gumbo (w/ pics)

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That's a small spoon with chicken, andouille, rice and liquid. I assure you they were small, even if they look big.

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Now, that I look again at the spoon, I see you have the perfect bite! I think the chicken just looked large in the pic.

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i also have a ton of andouille in there because i like it more than chicken.

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Same here. I do love turkey, but when it comes to the chicken, I'd be happy with andouille gumbo with a little chicken.

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The only thing I don't really like is green onions. But, if I made one for a ton of people, I'd offer it with the file on the side.

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I have admitted to my green onion addiction on many occasions. I put a ton in the gumbo and then add fresh to the bowl. Definitely have some fresh chopped for the garnish when you make this again and serve your many new fans!

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As we were cooking it, my wife was saying how it would be the only time we make it. I guess there was a lot that goes into it. Once we were done and eating it, she was saying she's looking forward to making it again.

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It's so worth the effort when the result tastes good. Once you make it a few times, you'll get into a schedule of events so to speak and make enough to freeze. Many times, I prepare the chicken, andouille and veggies the day before and then I put it all together the next day. Sometimes, I even make the roux ahead of time. Easy to do with an oven roux especially. I just turn off the oven and leave it overnight. Heat it back up and then add the trinity and go from there. Lots of ways to do it and it goes faster when you get into a groove. Using smoked meats cuts time as well as you don't have to cook them. I'm so glad you finally made it. I know you were looking into it and it all paid off. I think this is the best first effort I've seen on this board. Tell the wife congrats also for her part!