DREAMSCAPES FALL/ WINTER 2024
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AN ORDER
OF GUMBO
The perfect metaphor for the cultural mix of
New Orleans is this must-try delicacy of
culinary fusions.
The term gumbo is a mélange of a West
African word for okra which was a popular
cooking ingredient used in this popular stew.
Still, many versions of gumbo adopt roux as a
thickening agent, thanks to French cuisine while
other versions use filé for the same purpose,
thanks to Indigenous influences.
Depending on your taste buds, gumbo can
be spiced in either a Creole or Cajun style
with equally diverse protein accompaniments
like seafood, chicken, or even Andouille (a
Cajun sausage).
