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Étouffée and gumbo are two iconic dishes from Louisiana that showcase the rich culinary traditions of Creole cuisine. Both dishes are broth-based stews that are often served with rice, but they ...
Gumbo consists primarily of a strongly flavored stock, meat or shellfish (or sometimes both), a thickener, and the Creole "holy trinity": celery, bell peppers, and onions. Gumbo is often categorized by the type of thickener used, whether okra or filé powder (dried and ground sassafras leaves). Gumbo can be made with or without okra or filé ...
While a distinction between filé gumbo and okra gumbo is still held by some, many people enjoy putting filé in okra gumbo simply as a flavoring. Regardless of which is the dominant thickener, filé is also provided at the table and added to taste. Many claim that gumbo is a Cajun dish, but gumbo was established long before the Acadian arrival.
Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add the okra to the casserole and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken meat and season the gumbo with salt, pepper and Tabasco. Discard the bay leaves, ladle the gumbo over rice, garnish with the scallions and serve with Tabasco. Recipe Credit: Rembs Layman
Chicken gumbos are often made without okra and made with filé instead. Tradition holds that a seafood gumbo is more common in summer months when okra is plentiful and a chicken or wild game gumbo in winter months when hunting is common. However, in modern times a variety of gumbo types have become commonplace year-round in Louisiana.
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)
Michael Twitty's second book "Koshersoul" explores the links between Black and Jewish culinary traditions with conversations, personal essays and recipes, including a matzoh ball gumbo.
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