Duck and Wild Mushroom Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 (4 to 5-pound) duck, rinsed well and patted dry, excess fat removed
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus more as needed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms (chanterelle, wood ear, shiitake, oyster), cleaned, stemmed and diced
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
• 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 3/4 cup finely chopped green, red and/or yellow bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle Abita Turbo Dog, or other stout beer
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 teaspoons Essence
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Steamed long or medium-grain white rice, accompaniment
• 1 cup chopped green onions, green tops only, for garnish
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley, for garnish