Valerie's Very Best Gumbo
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INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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6 ribs celery, chopped
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2 green bell peppers, chopped
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1 large white onion, chopped
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1 bunch scallions, 1/2 cup sliced for garnish and the remaining chopped
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8 to 10 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 quarts store-bought chicken stock
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Two 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes
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12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
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12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 scant tablespoon cayenne, or more to taste (this much makes it medium spicy)
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3 bay leaves
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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One 10-ounce box frozen sliced okra, thawed
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1 rotisserie chicken, meat shredded (about 4 cups)
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15 cups cooked white rice, such as Minute Rice, for serving
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Hot sauce, such as Crystal, for serving
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File powder, for serving, optional
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