Skirt in the Kitchen
It is healthy, tasty and satisfying.
Heat 5 cups water with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Add turkey broth and drippings having small pieces of turkey meat included from a smoked turkey. Ham and ham drippings, smoked, can be easily substituted. The smoked flavor is vital in a cajun dish. Finely dice or sliver 1/2 of a seeded jalapeno and white onion. Pinch off fresh thyme leaves and cook into the broth and water.
When water comes to a boil, stir in 1 1/2 cups kasha.
Turn down the heat but keep it at a light boil, stir to keep from sticking.
Add the following: Whole mustard seeds, more slivered white onion, remaining half of the jalapeno, 2 cans drained and rinsed pinto beans, creole seasoning, 1 4.5-ounce can chopped chilies, and more thyme. Right before serving, kasha reaching desired thickness, add a considerable amount of fresh basil, and a little salt and more creole seasoning per individual taste. This becomes a dish that is similar to a thick gumbo, Louisiana-style of meal.
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