Enjoy Delicious and Easy Gumbo Recipes

Granny Boutte has gumbo recipes that are sure to please the discriminating palate! She has tips to reduce the calories and time saving hints.

What is gumbo? Gumbo is a spicy dish that is a cross between soup and stew. Gumbo is synonymous with Cajun cooking! It is perhaps the most famous of all New Orleans dishes.

There are many variations of this tasty dish. The 2 distinct versions are differentiated by the type of broth or stock.

Okra gumbo is thickened with okra. Okra was originally transported to America by African slaves.

File gumbo requires a roux base and has a thinner consistency. File is dried sassafras leaves originally discovered by the Choctaw Indians of Louisiana. Roux is a flour/butter thickening agent.

Traditional gumbos include:

The ingredients may vary but all gumbo is served over rice!

Shown is a bowl of shrimp gumbo.

You'll love Granny Boutte's recipes!

Okra Gumbo
This recipe is healthier than traditional okra recipes. Not as messy either!

Gumbo zHerbes Recipe
Want good luck? Try Gumbo zHerbes on New Years!

Shrimp and Crab Chowder
Want a gumbo alternative? A delicious shrimp and crab chowder is the answer!

Additional Gumbo Recipes

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