Carrot and Coriander Gumbo
Prep
20 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
A warm, aromatic gumbo featuring tender carrots and fragrant coriander seeds, thickened with a rich roux and served over fluffy rice. This comforting dish celebrates earthy vegetable flavors with a hint of spice.
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Ingredients
- 60 mlolive oil
- 50 gall-purpose flour
- 600 gcarrots(cut into 1cm pieces)
- 1onion(diced)
- 2celery(stalks, sliced)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tspcoriander seeds(toasted and crushed)
- 800 mlvegetable broth
- 400 gdiced tomatoes(canned)
- 200 gokra(sliced)
- 1 tspground cumin
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 20 gfresh coriander(chopped, for garnish)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour gradually, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until the roux turns a deep golden brown color.
Tip: Keep the heat moderate to avoid burning the roux; it should smell nutty and fragrant.
- 2
Add the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic to the roux. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften and become aromatic.
Tip: Stir frequently to prevent the roux from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- 3
Stir in the crushed coriander seeds and ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute until the spices release their fragrance.
Tip: Toasting the coriander seeds before crushing them intensifies their flavor.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable broth gradually while stirring to create a smooth, lump-free sauce. Add the carrot pieces and bring the mixture to a boil.
Tip: Adding broth slowly prevents lumps from forming in your gumbo.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the carrots to become tender.
Tip: The carrots should be easily pierced with a fork when ready.
- 6
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and sliced okra. Simmer for another 8-10 minutes until the okra is cooked through.
Tip: Okra acts as a natural thickener for the gumbo, so don't skip it.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust spice levels if needed.
Tip: Taste as you go to achieve your preferred seasoning balance.
- 8
Ladle the gumbo into bowls and garnish generously with fresh chopped coriander before serving.
Tip: Serve alongside steamed rice for a traditional gumbo presentation.
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