Put oil in large Dutch ... and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until ... longer; stir in gumbo file powder. To serve, remove ... 8 to 10 servings.
Drain and coarsely chop tomatoes, ... salt, thyme or gumbo file', hot pepper sauce, and ... and continue cooking for another 5 minutes. Stir parsley ... with spoon of gumbo.
Heat bacon fat in a ... stirring and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sauteed vegetables ... Mix into the gumbo thoroughly. Serve over mounds of ... but do not cook.
In large pot boil vegetables ... Stir okra into gumbo. Season to taste. Allow this to cook for 3 hours. Seasoning will weaken ... serving. Serves approximately 20.
To mix roux (base), heat ... seasonings and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Add ... fire. Add file gumbo after everything else is cooked. Serve over hot rice.