Gumbo is a Cajun and creole specialty throughout the state of Louisiana. It's a thick, stew-like dish with several ingredients such as the trinity (onions, celery, and bell peppers), okra, and meat.

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A mouthwatering bowl of gumbo is not just an iconic dish, but an invitation to learn about the foodways of Louisiana. Whether the gumbo you deem “authentic” is Creole or Cajun, thinner like at ...

Gumbo was traditionally served on Carolina Gold rice. Powdered sassafras, known as "file," thickens and flavors broth. Native Americans introduced file to the French settlers whose farming ...

This iconic stew has a complicated history. Here’s how gumbo became emblematic of both Creole and Cajun cuisines.