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What is the difference between gumbo etouffee and jambalaya?

Joe Ford

What is the difference between gumbo etouffee and jambalaya?

Cajun Jambalaya does. Jambalaya is a rice dish, etouffee is a rice dish smothered in a type gravy (which is what etouffee means, smothered), gumbo is like a stew. All three could be served as meals by themselves or as side dishes. Etouffee is a stew served with rice, roux base from butter, contains seafood.

How do you make shrimp etouffee from scratch?

Instructions

  1. Toss shrimp with cajun seasoning.
  2. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
  3. Add onions, bell pepper, celery, thyme and garlic and cook until slightly softened.
  4. Add tomatoes, Worcestershire and bay leaves and return to a boil.
  5. Stir in the green onions, parsley, lemon juice and shrimp with any juices.

What is the difference between etouffee and Creole?

Shrimp creole features a bunch of ingredients, usually comprising tomato, rice, shrimp, peppers, and okra. Shrimp Etouffee comes from a French word which translates to “smothered” and it lives up to that moniker with its gravy-like sauce.

How do you make etouffee from scratch?

Directions

  1. In a large heavy skillet, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook and stir over low heat for about 20 minutes until mixture is a caramel-colored paste. Add the celery, pepper and onions; stir until coated.
  2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.

Is etouffee supposed to be thick?

The sauce can be thick or thin as you desire BUT it should not be so thick that it doesn’t wet the rice it is served atop (rice is not an option, it is required). Etouffe means “smothered”, which refers to the protein being smothered in sauce.

How do you make a good roux?

Melt the butter over medium-low heat, then add the flour. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon in a figure-eight motion for even cooking. In 3 to 5 minutes, you’ll have a light roux that should puff slightly. Use this for white sauces, like white pepper gravy or a bechamel for mac and cheese.

What kind of rice is in gumbo?

Any long grain rice is fine, including basmati. Jasmine rice is a bit too glutinous for jambalaya, but it will do fine in gumbo if you don’t overcook it (you want the rice kernels to be fully cooked and firm but not mushy). Long grain rices are just more forgiving in that respect.

Do you serve rice with gumbo?

Gumbo is traditionally served over steamed white rice (and sometimes potato salad!), with sliced scallions and hot sauce on the side. It is typically sprinkled on individual servings to thicken and season gumbo.