When making a great gumbo, focus on the roux and high-quality local ingredients. The roux determines texture and color, requiring time and attention. Local ingredients like Andouille, South Carolina white shrimp, and Gold Rice add authentic flavor. The process involves slow rendering of bacon, preparing a dark roux, and adding key ingredients for a rich, flavorful result.
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Cajun Red Beans and Rice with Pepper-jack Cornbread
I love red beans and rice. Strangely enough, what got me hooked on this wasn’t some fancy restaurant in Louisiana. It was Bojangles Chicken and Biscuits, a fast food restaurant. I don’t eat fast food anymore but if I did it would be at Bojangles. Their spicy fried chicken and their biscuits are awesome but…
Quick Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo with Brown Rice
We love gumbo, who doesn’t? This one is easy enough to make on a week night. I’ve made so many versions of this, some take hours, but I’ll be honest this one is my favorite. Super-fast, rich, spicy and very satisfying, I recommend this one folks. I use San Marzano tomatoes, the smoked paprika and…
Okra, Shrimp and Andouille Over Rice.
On vacation, after hitting a farmers market and seafood market, I made Okra, Shrimp and Andouille Over Rice.
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