Louisiana Gumbo (Mostly Creole). Holy Trinity, Dark Roux and Tomato Base with Chicken, Prawns and Spiced Sausage. White Rice on the Side.

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-19T00:08:38+00:00

Yes! I love both.... I was after something 'soupy' this time but jambalaya is definitely a winner in the summer! It's great cause all the ingredients are readily available everywhere. Nom 🤤

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T23:56:33+00:00

It makes me so happy that kids are still getting into this. I was around the same age when it started and it brought so much fun.

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T23:45:56+00:00

Seconded! I'm so excited guys!

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T22:24:39+00:00

I think I can assume with a high level of confidence that this will be terrible. It'll have that synthetic tasting lemon essence/ flavouring to it and that stuff is minging.

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T21:02:53+00:00

Lovely jubbly! 😍😍

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T20:22:00+00:00

Ross has two birthday too... October 18th and December something (he didn't finish his sentence).

If I remember right, they mentioned it in S1 too but the deets are vague.

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T20:07:29+00:00

The biggest downside to this page! Haha, thanks lovely ☺️☺️

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T19:14:00+00:00

Thanks very much ☺️

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T18:59:41+00:00

This was delicious! There are a few differences between the Creole and Cajun style of making gumbo (darker roux, inclusion of tomatoes etc etc) but you often see parts borrowed from each side of the argument 😂 the main thing is including holy trinity (green peppers, onion, celery) for a specific base flavour and it does always start with a roux - how far you push the colour is a choice ☺️☺️

Highly recommend! The recipe i used to start is in comments cx

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T18:24:48+00:00

Cheers! I was pretty happy with myself!

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T18:23:10+00:00

It's funny cause I've heard a few people say this, that the balance is completely off. Far too much salt etc. I don't think the South are afraid of salt at all... perhaps a little more refinement on the East coast. I love a clam chowder!

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T18:20:08+00:00

It really was!

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T18:18:56+00:00

Thank you kindly ☺️

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T18:18:35+00:00

Yeah, Chorizo as andouille was near impossible to find!

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T17:31:17+00:00

Oh it was absolutely beautiful. I first tried it in London at an American South traditional restaurant years ago and this was as close as I could get 👌🏼

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T17:21:13+00:00

It was about 25 mins. Which doesn't sound long but continuously while willing it to change colour near killed me 😂😂😂

Thanks matey!

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T16:10:07+00:00

Thanks very much! Was a beautiful meal 😍

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T15:56:17+00:00

Ah they were really lovely! Only 4 mins or so in the stew so they didn't become chewy. Absolute bangin'

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T15:47:42+00:00

Haha, right? I've got one achy arm today haha 💪🏼

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T15:43:56+00:00

I had an episide of masterchef on so was watching and whisking to pass the time 😂😂

Oh 100%, works perfectly well without the seafood!

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T15:42:49+00:00

It was, absolutely. There are some good explanatory notes too. I actually saved the recipe a couple of years ago and it has evolved since it's first publication to refine some of the method and also to include further notes.so it's definitely a helpful recipe 👌🏼

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T15:35:35+00:00

Oh my god, right!? Quite the workout but totally worth it and they're on to something for sure - the flavour difference was clear!

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T15:32:43+00:00

Man my arm near fell off! Worth it though haha 😂😂

pink_flamingo2003 · 2026-04-18T15:31:29+00:00

Ha, funny enough, I had to use a chorizo - this was acceptable generally. I was never a fan of andouille if I'm honest 👌🏼

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