*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Crawfish Gumbo

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           oil
     1/2  cup           flour
   1 1/2  cups          onions -- chopped
   1      8-oz. can     tomato sauce
   6      cups          hot water
     3/4  cup           green pepper -- chopped
   2      lg cloves     garlic -- pressed
   1      tablespoon    salt
     3/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
   2      pounds        crawfish -- peeled
                        (tails and fat)
     1/4  cup           green onion tops -- chopped
     1/4  cup           fresh parsley -- chopped
   3      cups          rice -- steamed

Best made ahead.  Freezes well. In a Dutch oven, heat oil and gradually add flour,
 stirring constantly until roux is dark brown, about 40 minutes.  
Add onions and cook until tender. 
 Add tomato sauce and cook over low heat 15 minutes.  
Slowly add water, stirring until smooth.  
Add green pepper, garlic, salt, and cayenne; bring to a boil. 
 Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes.  Add crawfish
and onion tops; simmer 15 minutes.
  Add parsley and serve over rice. 

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