Herb Gumbo
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 small white cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 pack of each of the next six [6] greens:
    Beet leaves
    Turnip leaves
    Mustard leaves
    Spinach
    Watercress
    Parsley
  • 5 large green onions, chopped
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1/4 pound [113 g] breast of veal, cubed
  • 1 slice [1/2 inch / 2.5 cm thick] cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon [5 ml] baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon [15 ml] oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 cups [750 ml] hot boiled rice
  • Thoroughly wash all greens and green onions in salted water, to get rid of the sand or any other dirt.
  • In a large kettle, pour 1 inch [2.5 cm] water; add baking soda.
  • Bring to boil, and then lower heat.
  • Add greens, a few at a time, and cook over low heat so that they do not shrink.
  • Green make their own water.
  • Continue in the same manner until all greens are in the kettle.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Cool and chop greens.
  • In a large frypan, brown veal, ham and white onion in oil until golden brown.
  • Season.
  • Return greens to the kettle; mix in meat meat.
  • Add enough boiling water to cover.
  • Bring to boil and cook until liquid has reduced by half.
  • Check seasonings and serve over hot rice.