Stir in cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in mustard and the cooked vegetables, including the water in which they were cooked. Bring to a boil and serve immediately. Makes 8 servings. Backstreet Cafe Seafood Gumbo From Chronicle files from a feature on Backstreet Cafe in 1988.
Gumbo is a perennial Gulf Coast favorite.
Remove okra with a slotted spoon and set aside. The darker the roux, the richer the taste, but do not let it burn. Add onion, bell pepper and celery, a little at a time, and continue stirring while mixture cooks. Stir in garlic. Remove from heat.