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Within the US, Louisiana is one of the only places that has food that isn’t regularly eaten outside of the state but is popular nonetheless. I see posts of brisket, corn bread, chicken pot pie… these things are cooked and eaten literally everywhere. Everyone knows what they are. Some may be associated with a region (cornbread might be considered Southern), but it’s very popular across the country.
Meanwhile, you’ve all heard of étouffée, but most have never had it, and don’t know what it is. There are probably a few dozen dishes like this; you’ve heard the name but never had a chance to try it. These types of foods are staples in southern Louisiana, not just some strange cultural dishes our ancestors are that we enjoy on rare occasions.
Off the top of my head:
>etouffee
>gumbo
>jambalaya
>boudin
>courtbouillon
>sauce piquant
>tasso (ingredient)
>andouille (ingredient)
>dirty rice
>catfish almondine
>blackened fish
>crawfish remoulade
>crawfish boils in general
It’s almost gumbo season (still 80°, so a little warm).
