Imagine if there was a kitchen appliance that all you had to do was add flour and oil, turn it on, and it did all of the stirring and cooking for you to make a great roux?
From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, and all points in between, these are the local South Louisiana restaurants that you say are serving up the best bowls of gumbo.
What makes you Cajun? Do you have to be Louisiana-born? Can you become an honorary Cajun? First, take our short quiz and let's find out how Cajun you are.
When it comes to traditional Louisiana Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo, tomatoes are not welcome. ChatGPT found this out the hard way and hilariously begged for forgiveness.
Is it really cheating to use a roux from a jar? Personally, I can't tell the difference. Save yourself some time and choose one of these highly recommended jarred roux next time you are pressed for time.