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pamjd

wrote:
> I have been asked to cook a large Gumbo for an event by my brother. 80
> quarts to be exact. After much deliberation it is apparent that the
> challenge is really in preparing the rice. My best estimate right now
> is somewhere around 15 lbs of rice. I would appreciate some
> suggestions on doing this the rigtht way. How should i cook it? Can i
> cook it ahead of time and if so, how do i reheat it? Any help is
> greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I think I would precook the rice (maybe undercook it just a bit).
Store it in big ziplock bags in the frig or if you are in colder
climate, put it outside in Mother Natures cooler.

I cook for large groups of people quite often and I find that the big
Nesco type roasters indespensable. You can hold things at very low
temps quite well. I would simply dunk the rice (maybe in a new pillow
case) into hot water before adding it to the gumbo.

Just take it step by step. Have fun and don't fret. Pam