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