Thought I was buying regular, but turns out it's a gumbo mix, with
okra. Two questions: if I make a roux, should I defrost the veggies
first? If I toss 'em in frozen will the extra water mess up the roux?

Next question: Normal veggies might simmer for an hour. Should frozen
veggies simmer as long?

Next concern that;s really a question: Okra is usually tossed in later
than other veggies; this mix has the okra in it. Will over cooking the
okra be a problem?

Okay that's four questions; it seemed like two at first. If that's a
problem, please answer only 1 (and 1a) and 2.

Tks

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"stark" > wrote:

> Thought I was buying regular, but turns out it's a gumbo mix, with
> okra. Two questions: if I make a roux, should I defrost the veggies
> first? If I toss 'em in frozen will the extra water mess up the roux?

Yes.

I'd heat the veggies and roux separately, then drain any excess water
from the veggies before adding the hot roux.

>
> Next question: Normal veggies might simmer for an hour. Should frozen
> veggies simmer as long?

NO!!!!!

>
> Next concern that;s really a question: Okra is usually tossed in later
> than other veggies; this mix has the okra in it. Will over cooking the
> okra be a problem?

Mm, depends...
Okra will add it's normal "slime" to any mix, but personally I don't
have a problem with it. It'll just be a nice thickener for the roux. <G>

>
> Okay that's four questions; it seemed like two at first. If that's a
> problem, please answer only 1 (and 1a) and 2.
>
> Tks

Cheers!
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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> I'd heat the veggies and roux separately, then drain any excess water
> from the veggies before adding the hot roux.
>
> Peace, Om

Gumbo was fine. Even with abbreviated cook time, fine-diced frozen
mixed veggies, including most of the okra, disappeared. Convenient, but
I think I'll chop fresh next time. Thanks.

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"stark" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > I'd heat the veggies and roux separately, then drain any excess water
> > from the veggies before adding the hot roux.
> >
> > Peace, Om
>
> Gumbo was fine. Even with abbreviated cook time, fine-diced frozen
> mixed veggies, including most of the okra, disappeared. Convenient, but
> I think I'll chop fresh next time. Thanks.

Fresh frozen is no substitute for fresh... but sometimes it's a time
saver. ;-)

I understand!

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