Spicy Turkey And Sweet Potato Gumbo Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare rice by following the package directions, OMITTING the seasoning packet.
• Cook sausage (casings removed) in a large pot over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
• Add in onion, celery, and bell pepper; stir/saute 4 minutes.
• Add in garlic and stir/saute 1 minute.
• Stir in flour; cook 6 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
• Add in sweet potato and the next 5 ingredients; bring mixture to boiling.
• Cover, lower heat, adn simmer 15 minutes.
• Add in turkey and hot sauce; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes.
• Throw out bay leaf.
• Serve gumbo over rice.

Steps:

• First, chop the cooked turkey into 1-inch pieces, or shred by hand, and reserve. Next, in a 3 to 4 gallon stockpot over medium heat, add the butter and melt. Next, add the flour into the butter and cook together, stirring until a dark roux has been achieved (think popcorn smell).
• Add the bacon renderings, celery, onions and bell peppers to the roux, cooking until the vegetables are softened. Next, pour a cup of the stock into the roux, mixing well to temper the roux. Then add the remaining stock and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Add the reserved turkey, the ham, file powder, garlic, salt and pepper, crushed chili peppers, thyme and bay, and cook another 30 minutes. Finally, add the okra and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 10 to 20 more minutes.
• Prepare this one day or more in advance, as the gumbo does age well.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Prick the potatoes, place on a baking tray and bake for 45 mins or until really soft.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and cook gently for 8 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic, then tip in the mince and stir to break up. Cook over a high heat until any liquid has evaporated and the mince is browned, about 10 mins. Pour in the passata, then fill the carton a quarter full of water and tip that in too. Add the barbecue sauce and cayenne, then lower the heat and simmer gently for 15 mins, adding a little extra water if needed. Taste and season.
• When the potatoes are soft, split them down the centre and spoon the mince over the top. Add a dollop of soured cream and a sprinkling of chives.