Zatarain's Gumbo Base 4.5 oz

How do you use Louisiana gumbo base?

To use it, simply mix cold water or chicken stock to the gumbo base. Bring the ingredients to a boil and then add in the desired cooked meat or seafood. Cover it and bring it back to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes. Serve over rice and enjoy.

How do I make my gumbo more flavorful?

For the most flavor, use stock or broth in your gumbo instead of water. Whether you use chicken or vegetable stock, homemade or boxed, stock will give your gumbo more depth and complexity.

What is the difference between a gumbo and jambalaya?

The main difference between the two is the role of the rice, which is integral to both. Gumbo is served with rice that is cooked separately, but rice goes into the jambalaya pot. ... Roux is the heart and soul of most gumbos.

What does gumbo mean?

1 : a soup thickened with okra pods or filé and containing meat or seafoods and usually vegetables. 2 : okra sense 1. 3a : any of various fine-grained silty soils especially of the central U.S. that when wet become impervious and soapy or waxy and very sticky.

Does authentic gumbo have tomatoes?

Creole cuisine often uses tomatoes, while Cajun food does not. Cajun gumbo doesn't have tomatoes and usually also contains chicken. It's not uncommon for both Creole and Cajun gumbo to include meats such as ham or sausage as well.

Nutrition Facts

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About 8.0 servings per container.

Serving Size16

Amount Per Serving

Calories50

% Daily Value

Total Fat1g1%%Daily Value

Saturated Fat0.0g0%%Daily Value

Trans Fat0.0g

Cholesterol0.0mg0%%Daily Value

Sodium780.0mg34%%Daily Value

Total Carbohydrate10g4%%Daily Value

Dietary Fiber<1.0g4%%Daily Value

Sugars0.0g0%%Daily Value

Includes Added Sugars0g

Protein1.0g

Vitamin A2%%Daily Value

Vitamin C10%%Daily Value

Calcium0%%Daily Value 0.0mg

Potassium0%%Daily Value 0.0mg

Iron4%%Daily Value 0.6mg

Vitamin D0%%Daily Value 0.0mcg

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.

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Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Ingredients:

Ingredients: Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat & Malt Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Onion, Wheat Flour, Salt, Corn Starch, Sunflower Oil, Red and Green Bell Pepper, Spices (Including Paprika, Red Pepper, Chili Pepper), Yeast Extract, Soy Sauce (Wheat, Soybean, Salt), Garlic & Malted Barley Flour.