Recipe: Seafood Gumbo (Presto Pressure Cooker Manual, 2006)

Seafood Gumbo (Presto Pressure Cooker Manual, 2006)

FOR THE RICE:
1 cup long grain white rice
1 1⁄2 cups water
1 cup water
FOR THE GUMBO:
2 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
1 pound medium, fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound sole fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 (14 to 15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
3⁄4 cup chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
FOR THE SAUCE:
1⁄4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra, thawed (added last)

TO PREPARE THE RICE:
Combine rice and 1 1⁄2 cups water in a metal bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 1 cup water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord.

Open cooker and set rice aside to steam.

TO PREPARE THE GUMBO:
Remove rack and water from cooker. Add broth, shrimp, sole, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, garlic, bay leaves, parsley, basil, thyme, red pepper, and salt to cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 1 minute with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once (see note*).

Combine 1/4 cup cold water and cornstarch. Stir into hot mixture. Heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in okra. Heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Serve over rice.

CAUTION:
FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER OVER 2⁄3 FULL! Operating the cooker without cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker.

*NOTE:
If the instructions state, "Cool cooker at once," cool the pressure cooker under a running water faucet or pour cold water over it, or place it in a pan of cold water until pressure is completely reduced. Note: Do not set hot cooker in a molded sink as it could damage the sink. Pressure is completely reduced when the air vent/cover lock has dropped. If the air vent/cover lock remains in its raised position, there is still pressure inside the pressure cooker. Continue to cool until the air vent/cover lock drops. After pressure has been completely reduced, remove the pressure regulator. Always remove the pressure regulator before opening the cover.

Makes 9 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Presto 4 or 6 quart Pressure Cooker Manual, 2006