Death By Gumbo

4.7 from 3 ratings

This gumbo was created for Craig Claiborne of The New York Times. When he asked chef Folse to come to his home on Long Island to create a special dinner depicting the evolution of Cajun and Creole cuisine, he knew this unusual dish would be the perfect choice. Recipe courtesy of chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto, Restaurant R’evolution

Servings

servings

Ingredients

12 boneless bobwhite quail
salt and cracked black pepper. to taste
granulated garlic, to taste
1 1/2 cup cooked white rice
1 teaspoon filé powder
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
twelve 1/2-inch slices andouille sausage
12 oysters, poached in their liquid
12 stuffed and seasoned bobwhite quail
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup flour
2 cup diced onions
2 cup diced celery
1 cup diced bell peppers
1/4 cup minced garlic
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup sliced tasso
3 quarts chicken stock
1 teaspoon thyme
salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
granulated garlic, to taste
1 cup sliced green onions
1 cup chopped parsley

Directions

Season birds inside and out using salt, cracked black pepper and granulated garlic. Season cooked white rice to taste with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, filé powder, and chopped parsley. Stuff cavity of each quail with 1 tablespoon rice mixture, 1 slice Andouille, 1 oyster, and a second tablespoon of rice mixture. Continue this process until all birds have been stuffed. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
Chef's Note: Although it is best to use boneless quail for this recipe, you may also use bone-in birds if boneless is not available.
In a 2-gallon stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly until a golden brown roux is achieved. Add onions, celery, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté 3–5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Stir in mushrooms and tasso. Cook an additional 3 minutes then add chicken stock, 1 ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Stir in thyme, bring to a rolling boil, reduce to simmer and cook 30 minutes. Season to taste using salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Place stuffed quail into gumbo and allow to simmer 30 minutes. When quail are tender and legs separate from body easily, remove birds to a platter and keep warm. Strain all seasonings from gumbo through a fine sieve and reserve gumbo liquid. Return stock to pot, add quail, green onions, and parsley then bring to a low boil. To serve, place 1 quail in center of each soup bowl and cover with gumbo liquid.