Flush the wound surface and interior as you can with a mild solution. A saline solution made from a small amount of salt diluted in water works well since it mimics your bodyâs internal pH. You can also use mild or diluted soap in water works well or some purified water, then wipe the surface with clean gauze.
Stock to roux ratios in gumbo vary from about 20-1 (soupy) to about 6-1 (stew). Using a 10-1 ratio, I'd say about 6 1/2 cups of flour for the roux. 15 pounds of meat. 4 gallons stock. 5 1/3 pounds rice. That should make about 40 16oz servings.
FilÃ© gumbo, a version thickened with filÃ© powder (ground sassafras leaves) as used by the Choctaw Indians, came along about 20 years later. There are no hard and fast rules for making gumbo beyond the basic roux, okra or filÃ© powder, and your imagination. 1  There are probably as many distinctive recipes for gumbo as there are cooks in Louisiana. 2  If it burns even slightly, throw it out and start over again. You can also make roux in the oven or microwave. Best Gumbo Recipes Now that you've mastered the essential roux, it's time to make some gumbo. Here are six recipes to give a try. Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo. This classic gumbo recipe includes the quintessential Cajun trio of onion, celery and bell pepper.