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The Best Gumbo in New Orleans
Posted on 10/26/19 at 9:46 am
Posted on 10/26/19 at 9:46 am
quote:Serious Eats
Ask any New Orleans local where to get the best gumbo, and they'll likely say it comes from their own kitchen, or that of a close family member. We can be fiercely protective of our gumbo recipes, which have often been passed down and perfected over generations, and come to represent a family’s history and tastes. According to some New Orleanians, there are as many versions of gumbo in New Orleans as there are cooks in its kitchens.
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Posted on 10/26/19 at 9:57 am to Stadium Rat
That ones too dark, IMO.
This post was edited on 10/26/19 at 10:16 am
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:00 am to Gaston
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That ones too dark
There is no such thing as too dark.
I like gumbo at Mr. B's. My favorite from a restaurant that I can recall was at Austin's in Metairie. It was a duck and andoulli one that was dark and spicy.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:02 am to notiger1997
Try Herbsaint. Excellent and dark.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:02 am to Stadium Rat
Dick and Jenny's in the early 2000's had the best gumbo in New Orleans IMHO.
The called it their barn yard gumbo and had smoked rabbit, hen in it. It was smokey and delicious.
I know it has changed hands a few times since then, but is Dick and Jenny's still around? I don't hear much about it anymore.
The called it their barn yard gumbo and had smoked rabbit, hen in it. It was smokey and delicious.
I know it has changed hands a few times since then, but is Dick and Jenny's still around? I don't hear much about it anymore.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:05 am to notiger1997
Both of those above look good but I'm with you. Unless you've burnt the roux then no such thing as too dark. There is a such thing as too light though. To me the first rule of making gumbo is not to half-arse your roux.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:05 am to notiger1997
Gumbo isn’t an app.
In restaurants it is, in homes it isn’t.
In restaurants it is, in homes it isn’t.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:07 am to Stadium Rat
Revolution. Death by Gumbo.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:10 am to Stadium Rat
I know Coop's is better than some of those. The last time I went though, it was a bit too watery. Hadn't had that happen in 25 years of semiannual visits.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:15 am to Stadium Rat
Not a bad article. One thing, though, is their statement that in Cajun country, potato salad is used in lieu of rice in the bowl.
I know lots of people who like to add potato salad in their bowl of gumbo, but not sure I know anyone who puts it in place of rice, unless they just don’t feel like waiting on a new pot to cook.
I know lots of people who like to add potato salad in their bowl of gumbo, but not sure I know anyone who puts it in place of rice, unless they just don’t feel like waiting on a new pot to cook.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:24 am to Gaston
quote:
That ones too dark, IMO.
We know, we've see your shite light gumbo since you can't make a proper roux.
Best gumbo I've had in New Orleans was at Brigtsens. Rabbit and andouille gumbo. But I haven't had much gumbo in New Orleans. I don't seek it out while I'm there.
This post was edited on 10/26/19 at 10:27 am
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:36 am to Stadium Rat
Any article that mentions the Gumbo shop means I stop reading. Unfortunately it came at the bottom of the article.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:38 am to Stadium Rat
The best gumbo in NOLA wasn't here long. Sac-a-lait, RIP.
I agree with Mr. B's and Herbsaint as solid backups.
I agree with Mr. B's and Herbsaint as solid backups.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 10:50 am to Stadium Rat
These stand out for me: Link's joints, Mr B's, Restaurant R'evolution.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 11:00 am to TH03
I feel sorry for y’all that derived what gumbo should taste like from restaurants. I know you have no idea what rice and gravy should taste like either. Sad, you’re from here too.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 11:16 am to Gaston
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I feel sorry for y’all that derived what gumbo should taste like from restaurants
Darker roux = more flavor and less thickening power. That isn't "derived from a restaurant" that's derived by facts.
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. I know you have no idea what rice and gravy should taste like either.
Huh?
quote:
Sad, you’re from here too.
Yeah and I can make a proper dark roux.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 11:36 am to TH03
A darker roux is definitely more flavorful.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 12:08 pm to Stadium Rat
Herbsaint has the best restaurant gumbo period.
Posted on 10/26/19 at 12:23 pm to ruzil
quote:
Dick and Jenny's still around
Yes but it’s terrible.
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