Believe it or not, a great gumbo begins with using the right oil to start your roux. That right there is the imperative foundation. “It’s important that you use a neutral flavor oil such as ...
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While the basic components remain the same: A roux, bell peppers, onions, and celery, and lots of flavor and spice – things can get pretty bold and vary beyond that! National Gumbo Day is coming ...
“My son’s middle name is Roux (a cooked mixture of equal parts flour and fat that is a base for a soup such as gumbo),” Jason told me. “It’s also the perfect name for a soup ba ...
“First you make a roux …” was how my love for gumbo started while helping with tailgating preparations on a visit to Louisiana as a college student. Since then, I’ve been looking for a ...
You may be accustomed to a mélange of ingredients with gumbo. Much of that has to do with Creole vs. Cajun styles of cooking. Both styles start with a roux and might include okra or file powder.