Is this meal spicy?
Yes, this meal has a fair amount of spice. While not all gumbos are spicy, many are, and we prefer a little heat! Of course, heat is subjective, so if you are the type to find a medium salsa way too hot, then you might steer clear. If you have a tolerance for and enjoy spicy foods, you'll find this dish to be a nice medium-level heat.
What is Gumbo?
Gumbo is a flavorful Creole stew combining African, American Indian and French influences. Most contain roux, which is where our version varies from tradition. All Good To-Go meals are gluten-free, so we rely on the okra to thicken the stew. The holy trinity of bell pepper, onion and celery is cooked with tomato, okra, chiles and filé powder to create this unique regional dish.
X Tear pouch open and REMOVE oxygen absorber.
X SINGLE SERVING Add one and a third cups (325ML) of BOILING (yes, boiling) water to bag.
X DOUBLE SERVING Add two and three quarters cups (650ML) of BOILING (yes, boiling) water to bag.
X STIR and reseal. HANG OUT for 15 minutes. Think about how big the universe is.
X OPEN. STIR AGAIN. EAT. SMILE.
X Rehydration will take LONGER at higher altitudes.
As a nod to the Deep South, we have created a lightweight, dehydrated version of the Creole classic, Chicken Gumbo. Ours is a traditional gumbo: a thick stew loaded with chicken and okra, the “holy trinity” of green bell pepper, onion and celery, flavored with filé and spices, served up with long grain rice. A great way to jazz up any adventure, you’ll swear it’s homemade.
This product has been lab tested with an extended shelf life and will have a minimum of two years to consume until its expiration date.
Chicken Gumbo
INGREDIENTS: (notice how many you can pronounce!)
Okra, Chicken (Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics, Rosemary Extract), Onion, Instant Long Grain Rice, Green Peppers, Celery, Garlic, Sweet Rice Flour, Grapeseed Oil, Dried Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika Powder, Sweet Paprika Powder, Ancho Chile Powder, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Dried Thyme, Dried Oregano, Black Pepper, Dried Parsley, Cayenne Pepper, Filé Powder (Marjoram, Thyme, Sassafras Leaves)
Excellent meal. One of the healthier options and very tasty with just the right amount of spice. Amazing after a long day on the trail, and still excellent even if not on the trail. I love the natural ingredients
Works well for what I bought it for
The chicken gumbo was flavorful and spicier than I expected. It was my first time trying dehydrated food for a backpacking trip. I heard dehydrated meals were bland. The chicken gumbo was definitely not bland.
A good comfort meal with a nice amount of spice.
Good size portion, but a little lacking in overall flavor.
