Questions tagged [cajun-cuisine]
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Why does the roux separate from my gumbo?
I love gumbo, and make it about once or twice a month. However, I've noticed that my roux will occasionally separate from my stew and float up to the surface. I've sampled it, just to see if it had absorbed some of the flavors, but all I got was a…
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What is the difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine?
What is the difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine?
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Replacement for file powder
File powder isn't sold locally. I know it is made from Sassafras leaves, but I don't recall ever seeing those locally either. What are my options for a something that is more common that I might use as a substitute?
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What are the differences between gumbo, jambalaya, and etoufee?
From what I can tell it has something to do with the type of roux and vegetables used and maybe whether it should be considered more of a soup or a main course.
Are these hard and fast definitions or more a matter of interpretation? Does whether it…
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Frozen veggies meets gumbo = flavorless. How to add flavor?
So, last time I made gumbo, I got the veggies chopped (onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic) and then realized I had prepped twice as much as I needed.
I froze the extra ingredients, labeled for future use for gumbo.
I'm making it again now, and…
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Why did this roux fail?
I needed to make gumbo for someone with a gluten allergy, so I used glutinous rice flour in the roux instead of wheat flour. At first it looked ok:
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When I added the "trinity," though, this happened:
Basically, the…
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What is tasso made from and how is it made?
What is tasso made from and how is it made?
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Fresh or smoked sausage in Jambalaya?
Jambalaya calls for either Andouille or Chorizo sausage.
Is this sausage meant to be fresh or smoked?
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What is boudin made from, and how is it made?
What is boudin made from, and how is it made?
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