*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                        Alligator Sauce Piquant-2

Recipe By     : New Orleans Recipes
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Game                             Gumbos & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   5      Pounds        alligator meat -- cut into 1" cubes
   1 1/2  Cups          cooking oil and
   1      Cup           all-purpose flour -- for roux
   4      Small Cans    whole tomatoes
   1      Pound         fresh mushrooms -- sliced
   3      Pints         cold water
   1      Cup           celery -- chopped
     1/2  Cup           green onions -- chopped
     1/2  c             bell pepper -- chopped
   1      sm            tomato sauce
   4                    onions -- chopped
   2      clove         garlic -- crushed (2 to 3)
     1/2  c             parsley
                        Cayenne pepper to taste
   3      c             rice -- cooked

Saute alligator cubes until tender. In a separate pan, make a roux by
cooking oil and flour over low heat until medium brown, or 1 small can of
tomato paste may be used as a substitute for roux mixture. Add cold water to
roux, followed by the remaining ingredients and alligator. Simmer
approximately 1 hour and serve over cooked rice. Festival: Alligator
Festival; September 22-24, 1995

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