How many gallons of gumbo do you need for 50 people?
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Measurements and Meal Prep
| Size of Group | Rice In Cups* | Gumbo in Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| 8-10 | 6 | 1 |
| 20-30 | 12.5 | 2 |
| 50 | 25 | 12.5 |
How much meat do I need for 5 gallons of gumbo?
40 lbs of chicken, cooked and deboned, then sliced into 1/4 inch chunks(I roasted 30 lbs of hips and floured and fried 10 more lbs.
How much meat do you get from a gallon of gumbo?
It works out to 8-10 servings per gallon. Usually use 20 lbs. of chicken leg quarters, 4 lbs. of sausage, 6 large onions, 4 bell peppers, and 5-6 stalks of celery.
What is a serving size of gumbo?
1 cup
One serving of approximately 1 cup of gumbo contains 320 to 450 calories. The calories will vary depending on the types of meat and seafood included in the stew as well as the vegetables used.
How many people does 1 gallon of gumbo serve?
16-20 guests
1 gallon will serve 16-20 guests as appetizer portions (6 oz. of gumbo per person by volume and steamed rice equals what gogo!
How much roux do I need for a gallon of gumbo?
To thicken one gallon of liquid use 12 ounces of roux, but you can use up to a pound if you want it to be very thick. *There is a such thing as a dry roux, which calls for you to toast the flour before using it. This type of roux is common in Creole and Cajun recipes.
How much roux do I need for 8 gallons of gumbo?
He cooked enough roux to make eight gallons of gumbo and most likely had a gallon of water in it. Hey, I’ve got to give it to him for trying! For a gumbo I use about a 1/4 to 1/3 cup of flour per gallon of gumbo. That’s just a general rule of thumb I use to get the consistency I like.
How much roux is in a gallon of gumbo?
What can I use if I don’t have gumbo file?
Alternatives to filé powder – Gumbo File Powder Substitute
- Cornstarch. Cornstarch is one of life’s little miracles.
- Arrowroot powder. Arrowroot powder is another neutral thickener that will give your gumbo the swirling, thicker heart you’re used to, without using filé powder.
- Okra. Now you’re talking about tradition.
- Roux.
What makes gumbo stringy?
File’ makes the gumbo thick if you let it set for awhile. Don’t add file’ to the gumbo during cooking or else it will make the gumbo thick and stringy. You can add a pinch to the pot at the very end of cooking to thicken the gumbo – but don’t add too much or or add it too early while the gumbo is still boiling.
Is gumbo good for weight loss?
It turns out the secret to a healthy gumbo is a healthy roux. Using browned flour saves both time and a ton of fat and calories, while keeping all the rich nutty flavor associated with traditional gumbo. This light and healthy chicken and sausage gumbo is diabetic friendly and perfect for Weight Watchers.
How many calories is a bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo?
There are 270 calories in 1 bowl (235 g) of Eating Right Chicken & Sausage Gumbo.