AUTHOR - NIDHI GUPTA
A Louisiana dish, gumbo is a hearty stew prepared from andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, crab, or okra, cooked with a flavorful roux and seasoned with a mix of spices like cayenne pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.
This classic Cajun dish features crawfish tails smothered in a rich and flavorful sauce made from a roux, onions, bell peppers, celery, and spices.
A hearty one-pot dish, jambalaya combines rice with a variety of proteins such as sausage, chicken, shrimp, or other seafood, along with vegetables, herbs, and spices.
A staple of Louisiana's street food scene, the po'boy is a sandwich made with French bread and filled with a variety of ingredients such as fried seafood (like shrimp, oysters, or catfish), roast beef, or sausage.
These deep-fried pastries are a beloved Louisiana treat, especially in New Orleans. Beignets are made from dough that is fried until golden brown and then generously dusted with powdered sugar.