The plant originated in either tropical Asia or ... and you may soon be consuming gumbo with gusto! Common Names: Okra, gumbo ...

Here’s what we know about okra. The plant’s seeds were brought to the American South, and for decades the veggie we now call Okra was called gumbo. The word gumbo is thought to stem from the ...

West African slaves brought okra from their native lands to the southern United States. The vegetable, which they called kimgombo, also gave gumbo its name. In the 1840s, hundreds of Louisianans ...

Simmer till okra is done. Can take about 20 minutes! Then add to gumbo pot. (When cooked, okra releases an oil that helps thicken the consistency of the gumbo. PawPaw always puts it in there but ...

Add the chopped tomatoes, the cooked vegetables and the okra. Stir to combine and then ... then place on top of the gumbo, put a lid on and place over a low heat for 10 minutes.

Add the cut okra. Coat cooked chicken with the cajun seasoning ... Once drained of excess oil, add sausage and chicken to gumbo. Let simmer till done. Stir often!