| alligator Sauce Piquante this Is A Cajun Recipe Which Makes A Thick Stew Which Is Traditionally Served Over Rice. 3 Pounds Alligator Meat*
dollop Of Bottled Steak Sauce
1/2 Cup Solid Vegetable Shortening
1 1/4 Cups All-purpose Flour
3 Large Onions, Peeled And Chopped
1 Large Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Chopped
1/2 Cup Chopped Scallions
8 Ribs Celery, Chopped
1 (8 Ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
1 (6 Ounce) Can Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper, Or To Taste
1 Cup Water
salt (optional)
hot Cooked Rice chop Alligator Meat Into Small Strips; Add A Dollop Of Steak Sauce, To Coat. Heat Some Of The Shortening In A Large Saucepot Or Dutch Oven; Add Alligator And Brown. Remove Meat; Set Aside. add Remaining Shortening And Flour; Mix Well. Add Onion, Green Pepper, Scallion And Celery; Sauté Slowly Until Vegetables Are Tender. Add Tomato Sauce And Tomato Paste; Mix Well. Add Cayenne Pepper And Water. Cover And Cook Over Medium Heat For 30 Minutes. stir In Reserved Alligator Meat. Cook 1 Hour, Or Until Meat Is Tender. Add Salt To Taste. serve Over Cooked Rice. note: Any Fowl Or Seafood Can Be Used In Place Of The Alligator Meat. |
