Cajun Gumbo
- Serves
- 8
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 45 min
- Difficulty
- Advanced
History & Origin
Gumbo is a Louisiana stew whose name, ingredients and methods reveal West African, Native American, French and Spanish influences. Some gumbos thicken with okra, some with filé and many with a dark roux; this chicken-and-sausage version uses roux and optional filé at the table.