Indulge in a Tasty Disney Recipe for National Gumbo Day!
Yum! Today is the day and we are ready to celebrate! Happy National Gumbo Day!
Disney wants to celebrate this special and delicious day, too.
Disney Eats and Disney Parks Blog have shared a delicious recipe especially for Gumbo fans. Gumbo is a delicious dish of meat, shellfish, vegetables and stock, that is best enjoyed with family and friends.
Mouthwatering and savory! This exclusive treat comes from Tiana’s Palace at Disneyland! Get ready to indulge and celebrate with this tasty eat.
Tiana’s Palace
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/10/disney-eats-tianas-palace-house-gumbo-recipe-celebrating-national-gumbo-day/.Check out this new video! Disney Chef Toby Hollis and Operations Manager Lindell Skinner, New Orleans Square in Disneyland park, share the importance of this dish at Tiana’s Palace.
Even cooler? Chef Toby shares how you can prepare this delicious dish at home.
And Stella Chase, the daughter of Leah Chase (one of the inspirations for Disney’ Princess Tiana) shares how gumbo is a special dish for her family.
The Disneyland Resort culinary team and Walt Disney Imagineering went straight to New Orleans to ensure Tiana’s Palace captured the spirit of New Orleans.
They also ensured the authenticity of the menu offerings, especially the House Gumbo dish.
Are you ready to create this tasty Gumbo home? Check out the recipe.
Ingredients
Photo: Disney
DARK ROUX:
1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
GUMBO:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
12 ounces mild andouille sausage, sliced 1/2 pound boneless chicken thighs, diced 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning mix
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups chicken stock, divided.
Reserved Dark Roux
10 okra pods, sliced 1/2-inch thick (approximately 2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more, to taste 1 teaspoon fresh chopped oregano
1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
4 cups cooked white rice
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot Add flour and cook, whisking constantly for 15-20 minutes, until roux is deep brown in color. If necessary, lower heat to medium-low to prevent burning.
2. Remove from heat and transfer to heat-proof bowl; set aside.
Instructions
1. First, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat for 5 minutes, until hot. Add sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon.
2. Season chicken thighs with Cajun seasoning and add to stockpot, scraping up any browned bits from the andouille sausage. Then, cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, until chicken thighs are fully cooked. Transfer to plate using slotted spoon.
3. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to stockpot and heat over medium heat for 3 minutes, until hot. Sauté onion, bell pepper, poblano pepper, and celery for 5 minutes, until soft. Add garlic and dried thyme. Cook one minute, until fragrant.
4. Add 1 cup chicken stock, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add remaining 5 cups chicken stock. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Slowly whisk in reserved dark roux and whisk until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and continue simmering, stirring occasionally until gumbo thickens, about 20 minutes.
5. Add oregano, parsley, okra, and reserved andouille sausage and chicken to gumbo. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until okra begins to soften. Add additional hot sauce, salt, and pepper, as needed.
6. Season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to combine. Finish with fresh oregano and parsley.
7. Spoon gumbo into bowls and top with rice.
Cook’s Note: Frozen sliced okra can be substituted for fresh. Add frozen okra to gumbo and heat for 5-7 minutes, until warm.
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