Dinner for 6
Andouille Cajun Gumbo
A dark flour roux thickens a spicy broth with sausage and vegetables, served over separately cooked white rice.
$7.15for 4 servings
$1.79 per serving$7.15 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 35 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $0.78Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.03Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.60Typical price |
| Kielbasa or smoked sausage$4.49 each typical | 1 | $4.84Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.73 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup dry rice
- 1/4 cup oil
- 6 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 onion
- 2 green pepper
- 2 stalks celery
- 8 cloves garlic
- 14 oz andouille sausage
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 6 cup water
Steps
- Combine the rice and 3 cups water in a covered saucepan, bring it to a boil, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a 6-quart pot over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 7 minutes until dark brown.
- Stir in the chopped onions, green peppers, celery, and garlic, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced andouille and Cajun seasoning, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups water, bring the gumbo to a boil, and stir until the roux blends into the broth.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then serve the gumbo over the cooked rice.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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