The Ten Commandments of Gumbo And the Gumbo of NO!
On National Gumbo Day, you need to know that t here are right and very wrong ways to make, serve and eat gumbo. We hope this enlightens folks from near and far so you never make a faux pas on the ten commandments of gumbo. #1- Gumbo is one of the most beloved entrees in the great state of Louisiana. People from around the world enjoy this amazing soup of rouxy goodness, b ut dare NOT mess up any of the golden rules of a good gumbo. Five Food Facts about Gumbo: Gumbo is the official cuisine of the state of Louisiana. There are several different varieties of gumbo based on the type of thickener used to create the dish. Creole gumbo contains shellfish and tomatoes whereas Cajun gumbo is generally spicier with shellfish or chicken. Gumbo may have flavors rooted in Native American, African, Caribbean, Spanish, and French cuisines. No one is certain of the dish’s origin; the oldest mention is by French explorer C.C. Robin on the Acadian coast in 1803. ...