Daily Dose Of Disney: Gumbo Recipe Ultimate Comfort Food (2024)

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We continue our exploration of Disneyland Resort's favorite foods with this tasty treat. Try the mouthwatering Gumbo, from the Disney Chefs.

Posted Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 5:26 pm PT

Inside the cafe, the creole scent is nothing short of heavenly.

We asked for the recipe, and in true Disney magic fashion, they answered.

Thanks to the chefs behind the scene who narrowed down the menu for a serving of four. Y'all are going to love this one for the cajun flavors and the ultimate in southern comfort food, Disney style.

Here's how you make it:

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
• 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

CAJUN RICE

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon diced white onion
• 1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup medium-grain white rice
• 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon Cajun spice (above!)

CHICKEN GUMBO

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, diced
• 1/2 cup diced Tasso ham
• 1/2 cup diced Andouille sausage
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Cajun spice (above!)
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup sliced okra
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish

Instructions:

FOR CAJUN SPICE:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and bell pepper; sauté 3 minutes, or until translucent.
3. Add rice, stirring to coat in oil. Toast rice, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Add vegetable stock, stir, then add Cajun spice, stirring well.
5. Cover pan and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is completely absorbed.
6. Fluff with a fork before serving.

FOR CHICKEN GUMBO:

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken, ham, and sausage and cook until golden brown, 5 minutes. Add garlic, stirring to combine. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Remove meat from pot with a slotted spoon, reserving fat in pot. Place meat on a large plate and set aside.
3. Add flour to fat in pot, whisking to combine. Cook until mixture turns golden, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in Cajun spice.
4. Return meat to pot, stirring well to combine. Slowly add stock, whisking vigorously after each addition until mixture is smooth.
5. Add okra and tomatoes. Simmer, stirring frequently, until okra is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Ladle gumbo into bowls and top with a large spoonful of rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Thank you, as ever, to our friends at Disneyland Resort. We look forward to getting back to you doing the cooking!

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