Zatarain's Gumbo Base brings the flavor and soul of New Orleans to your kitchen with this mix of zesty spices, flour and vegetables. Zatarain’s Gumbo Base brings the secret to New Orleans gumbo home. Just add to your favorite meat like chicken, crawfish, sausage and shrimp, heat and serve over rice for a delicious homemade New Orleans meal in no time. Mix 6 cups water, Gumbo Base and 2 tbsp. oil in 4-quart saucepan until well blended and lumps are dissolved. That’s all it takes to enjoy the flavor and soul of The Big Easy: this mix makes creating traditional mouthwatering gumbo easy!