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Gumbo, Wild Duck and Oyster

Source of Recipe

French Acadian


List of Ingredients

2 wild ducks, cut in serving pieces
1 C cooking oil
1 C flour
1 large onion, chopped
2 T pepper sauce
2 qt warm water
1 pint oysters
cayenne pepper
salt
black pepper
parsley, minced
green onion tops minced


Recipe

Make a roux by heating oil and adding flour. Blend well and cook until the flour browns, about 5 minutes. Add onions and cook. Season duck well. Fry duck in the roux until oil comes out from under the edges. Add warm water and cook slowly about 2 hours until duck is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Add oysters about 20 minutes before serving. Serve with rice, French bread and wine.