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Stir the Pot: The History of Cajun Cuisine, p. 135 Gumbo is a heavily seasoned stew that combines several varieties of meat or seafood with a sauce or gravy. Any combination of meat or seafood can be used. Meat-based gumbo may consist of chicken, duck, squirrel, or rabbit, with oysters occasionally added. Seafood-based gumbo generally has shrimp, crab meat, and sometimes oysters. Andouille ...
v. t. e. Louisiana Creole cuisine (French: cuisine créole, Louisiana Creole: manjé kréyòl, Spanish: cocina criolla) is a style of cooking originating in Louisiana, United States, which blends West African, French, Spanish, and Native American influences, [1][2] as well as influences from the general cuisine of the Southern United States.
Gumbo: an iconic Creole and Cajun soup usually made with seafood, meat, and Andouille sausage. Gumbo is made with a medium or dark roux and is often thickened with filé or okra.
Gumbo—a stew of meat and/or shellfish, with celery, bell peppers, onions, and a stock made with either okra, filé powder, or roux [28] [29] [30] Hot sausage; Jambalaya—a dish of rice and meat (often a combination of andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp) cooked with vegetables and Creole spices [31]
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, whisk the flour with 1/2 cup of oil until smooth. Cook the roux over moderately low heat, whisking often, until deep brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Another New Orleans mainstay, this gumbo is fully loaded with shrimp, oysters and crabmeat, plus okra and lots of peppers. Make sure to use a heavy-bottomed pan, and start to whisk as soon as you ...
Cajun cuisine is often referred to as a "rustic" cuisine, [ 1 ] meaning that it is based on locally available ingredients and that preparation is simple. Cajuns historically cooked their dishes, gumbo for example, in one pot. [ 2 ] Crawfish, shrimp, and andouille sausage are staple meats used in a variety of dishes.
To my delight, he agreed to share his gumbo recipe, made with slow-cooked chicken and savory andouille sausage. The gumbo I ordered on a recent visit to Gris-Gris. (Photo: Terri Peters)