"From Frank Brigtsen: “I think gumbo is and should be a very traditional thing. It’s been around for a long, long time. It is the dish that really defines us as a culture. It’s unique to us. From a flavor standpoint, my gumbos are everything you’d expect. All the ingredients are what you’d expect. What’s …..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound andouille sausage or smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced ¼ inch thick
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cups diced yellow onion
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3 cups diced celery
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2 cups diced green bell pepper
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2 bay leaves
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3 tablespoons filé powder
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon whole-leaf dried thyme
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13 cups rabbit stock or low-sodium chicken stock
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4 cups vegetable oil
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3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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4 tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Meat Magic Seasoning
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1 dressed domestic rabbit, cut into 6 pieces*
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Hot cooked rice