| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Vegetables |
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Import, New, Text |
1 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 4 |
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Ham hocks, about 2 pounds |
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total |
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Pinch of cayenne |
| 5 |
|
Bay leaves |
| 8 1/2 |
c |
Water |
| 4 |
lb |
Assorted greens, such as |
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|
collard mustard |
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|
turnips |
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frisee arugula and |
|
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spinach washed stemmed |
|
|
and trim |
| 2 |
T |
Vegetable oil |
| 2 |
c |
Chopped onions |
| 1 |
c |
Chopped bell peppers |
| 1 |
c |
Chopped celery |
| 1/2 |
t |
Dried leaf thyme |
| 1/2 |
t |
Dried leaf oregano |
| 1/2 |
t |
Dried leaf basil |
| 1/2 |
c |
Finely chopped parsley |
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File powder |
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Salt and pepper |
| 3 |
c |
Cooked white rice, warm |
| 1 |
T |
Chopped green onions |
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Essence |
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large pot, combine the ham hocks, bay leaf, and water together.
Season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce
to a simmer. Cook the ham hocks for 30 minutes. With a slotted spoon
remove the hocks, remove the meat and chop. Reduce the heat to medium
and add the greens, a handful at a time and blanch until they are
wilted. Drain and reserve the liquid. Chop the greens. Set aside. In
the same pot, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, saut_ the vegetables
until they are wilted, about 10 minutes. Add the ham hock, greens,
reserved liquid, and herbs. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Add the file powder right before serving. Season
with salt and pepper. Ladle the gumbo in a shallow bowl and place a
spoonful of the rice in the center. Garnish with green onions and
Essence. Yield: 8 servings Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW
#EE2398 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #316 Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996
08:02:23 -0500 From: Meg Antczak <meginny@frontiernet.net>
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