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Stuffed Quail Gumbo

Craig Claiborne
  • 95 minutes
  • Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

4

boned quail, about 3/4 pound total

Salt to taste, if desired

Freshly ground pepper

1/2

teaspoon, approximately, file powder (ground dried sassafras leaves)

16 tbsp

cooked white rice

8

thin slices smoked sausage, preferably andouille, although kielbasa may be used

4 tbsp

melted butter

4

oysters, shucked

1/4 cup

melted butter

1 cup

finely chopped onion

1/2 cup

finely chopped green pepper

1/2 cup

finely chopped celery

1 tbsp

finely minced garlic

1 cup

corn, peanut or vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups

flour

8 cups

rich chicken broth

1/4 cup

oyster liquor

2

bay leaves

2

sprigs fresh thyme