I love this gumbo-like stew because it taste amazing. The key difference between this and gumbo is you add elements that are spooky to it. It’s one of the most time consuming things to make but it tastes so yummy it’s worth it! The rice is something that really tastes amazing and adds a kick and sweetness to the stew. When you combine the sweet rice with the slightly spicy stew, it just works like magic.
INGREDIENTS
1 Package of frozen Okra
1 Package of frozen peas
1 package frozen corn
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 large onion finely chopped
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf crushed
4 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp fresh diced basil
3 tsp hot sauce
2 cloves or garlic minced
1 pound crab meat
1 pound diced cooked chicken
1 pound small cooked shrimp
2 tsp seasoning salt
3 cups boiling water
4 cups cooked rice
1 package Frozen Spinach
3 tbsp peppercorn
1 small can coconut milk
Allow veggies to thaw.. Once okra is thawed cut into slices for easier eating. Set aside.
Melt butter in very large and deep pot. Once butter is melted blend in flour. Heat should be medium high.
Next add veggies, onion, tomatoes, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, oregano, basil, hot sauce and all meat with salt into bowl. Cook for ten minutes stirring often to avoid having the items stick.
Next add salt and water. Reduce heat to low and cover and simmer for 2 hours, adding extra water as needed to prevent scorching. Add no more than 1 cup of water at any time. Stew will be thick once cooked. Cover and remove from heat.
Next prepare rice. Combine hot cooked rice with frozen spinach into large pot, add coconut milk and peppercorns and stir 5 times before covering and letting the spinach cook and thaw. Allow rice to cool before serving with stew.
Enjoy 🙂