Reddit reviews Louisiana Base Gumbo (Pack of 5)

Ever had gumbo? This mix makes a really good gumbo that 1 person could eat for most of a week. My wife and I generally get 6 - 8 meals out of each packet. You just add white rice made at home, and protein (sausage or chicken generally, but tofu works well too) if you want it. I either do some homemade sourdough or some really cheap frozen rolls.

Bottom line is that it is super filling, about the same price as Campbell’s if you don’t mind eating it several days in a row, and it’s perfect for the way the weather has changed up here. My wife and I lived on it for most of a year when I had to stop working and apply for disability.

If you do get furloughed and are having trouble with food, hit me up. I’m just outside the district, so I can pick you up and make sure you get a good meal with some leftovers to take home. I might be able to put you in touch with a better pain doctor, too, though she could be quite a drive depending on where you’re located.

Roux is flour browned in butter, used as a thickener. Making a traditional roux in a saucepan is very tricky because you can overcook the flour and burn the roux if you don't stir constantly or cook it for just a few seconds too long. If you want to be a real chef then you can practice, practice, practice until you can make a roux without burning it but for most home cooks it is just too easy to use a pre-made roux mix.