Preparation Method
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir constantly to make a roux, cooking until it turns a dark brown color.
- Add the chopped onions, celery, and green bell peppers to the roux.
- Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the diced chicken and sliced Andouille sausage to the pot.
- Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the chopped Roma tomatoes and sliced okra.
- Simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
- Serve the gumbo over cooked rice.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.