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Morpheus 11-21-2007 12:17 AM

my first gumbo no 56K broadband only
 
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First some grape juice, with a kick. (thanks Isaac for recommending yellow tail)

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duck + duck stock

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the cajun holy trinity: onion, bell pepper, celery

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the laboratory (pronounced la-bore-a-tor-ee)

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flour and oil

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peanut butter!

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chocolate + veggies

Morpheus 11-21-2007 12:17 AM

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Sausage

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Duck, shredded

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Almost finished!

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the damage: 1 BIG bottle wine, 3 green teal, 1 lb sausage, 6 hours

Isaac-Saxxon 11-21-2007 05:51 AM

You forgot to call me for dinner :confused: that looks real good. Very nice home you have there ;)

Morpheus 11-21-2007 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Isaac-Saxxon (Post 25139)
You forgot to call me for dinner :confused: that looks real good. Very nice home you have there ;)

I haven't had any myself. I made it very late last night. The shiraz-grenache had me inspired I guess. Now...

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Isaac-Saxxon 11-21-2007 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Morpheus (Post 25151)
I haven't had any myself. I made it very late last night. The shiraz-grenache had me inspired I guess. Now...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...d/IMG_3852.jpg

If you live after you eat it then save Isaac some :D

Pocahontas 11-21-2007 09:26 AM

Nice kitchen Morpheus! I didn't know you were a gourmet chef. Let us know how the chocolate veggies turn out! Mrs. Morph must be one happy lady!:)

Princess Leia 11-21-2007 10:57 AM

Is there anyway that you can post the recipe? That looks fabulous.

vixweb 11-21-2007 03:14 PM

I see a nice drilled aquarium in the back ground, Are those cichlids I see or saltwater?:D

Isaac-Saxxon 11-21-2007 03:28 PM

I had some of that Gumbo and it was fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good job !

Morpheus 11-21-2007 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pocahontas (Post 25157)
Nice kitchen Morpheus! I didn't know you were a gourmet chef. Let us know how the chocolate veggies turn out! Mrs. Morph must be one happy lady!:)

aw shucks.... I probably could have darkened the roux a bit more, but I chickened out.

Morpheus 11-21-2007 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess Leia (Post 25167)
Is there anyway that you can post the recipe? That looks fabulous.

Of course...

http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/waterf.../014_gumbo.php

Morpheus 11-21-2007 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by vixweb (Post 25195)
I see a nice drilled aquarium in the back ground, Are those cichlids I see or saltwater?:D

Good eye vixweb, and happy you asked. It's a saltwater tank that I got from Aquarium Concepts. http://shreveport.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2748

Morpheus 11-21-2007 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Isaac-Saxxon (Post 25196)
I had some of that Gumbo and it was fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good job !

Thank you sir.

rhertz 11-21-2007 09:30 PM

Is that an electric stove? I"m impressed. I thought it took a gas stove to make a good roux... My house is all electric except for my one gas stove. Couldn't cook without it. :D Dig the granite countertops... I've never made a successful gumbo but I think that maybe now is my time. (I failed once or twice) I used to love seafood gumbo with oysters and shrimp and crabmeat.... over rice.. dang I want some!! :D

Morpheus 11-21-2007 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rhertz (Post 25230)
Is that an electric stove? I"m impressed. I thought it took a gas stove to make a good roux... My house is all electric except for my one gas stove. Couldn't cook without it. :D Dig the granite countertops... I've never made a successful gumbo but I think that maybe now is my time. (I failed once or twice) I used to love seafood gumbo with oysters and shrimp and crabmeat.... over rice.. dang I want some!! :D

Yeah I was worried about that as well since I've observed that the burner seems to turn off and on, rather than actually varying the output. I guess you could say that it's digital ;) Had gas at my last house and I would agree, it's better for cooking. This house is all electric, except for a gas fitting for my grill on the back patio and the fireplace.

Far as I can tell, the secret to the roux (and I'm by no means an expert) is constant stirring. I used a whisk, and I whisked it so much that it actually got a bit foamy. But, it didn't burn!

Gumbo should be no problem for a man dedicated enough to his craft to start the smoker at 2am. No time like the present! I recommend copious amounts of wine for the cook.


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