National Gumbo Day | October 12
Thu Oct 12th

National Gumbo Day

The menu spotlights National Gumbo Day for food holidays on October 12th. On chilly fall days, this heavily spiced, stew-like dish fills us up.

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Gumbo is a popular dish that originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century, and it often includes strongly flavored meat or shellfish, a thickener, and seasoned vegetables. Celery, bell peppers, and onions are often included in the seasoned vegetables. The trio is known as the "holy trinity" in Cajun cuisine. The trio is described as the "holy trinity" in Cajun cuisine. Gumbo is the most popular dish over rice. Most people prefer Gumbo over rice. Gumbo also falls into different categories based on the following types of thickener used:

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Gumbo derives from a West African word for okra. Many believe that the soup and the ingredient became intertwined as a result of this word association. Gumbo is believed to have been first recorded in 1802 and was included in several cookbooks in the later 19th century. When the United States Senate cafeteria added Gumbo to the menu in honor of Louisiana Senator Allen Ellender, it gained a great deal in the 1970s. Gumbo is also Louisiana's official cuisine, as well as the state's official cuisine. Since 1989, New Iberia, Louisiana, hosts The World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off has been held in New Iberia, Louisiana.

How to celebrate national gumbo day

Of course, you're going to bring up your new gumbo dish. This delectable dish will also help you use up the last of the garden vegetables. On a cool fall evening, serve up a steaming hot plate of it. Make enough to share, too.. We've got you covered if you don't have one! Recipes that keep your family coming back for more are included in the Sharing section.

Gumbo with Chicken and Okra Gumbo is a dish that can be served with chicken and Okra Gumbo. Seafood Okra Gumbo

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