The History of Gumbo — Soul Food’s Most Iconic Stew

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In 2004, Louisiana did something extraordinary: it declared gumbo the official cuisine of the entire state. But that didn’t settle the argument over what real gumbo actually is. 🍲

Born from the collision of African, Native American, French, Spanish, and Caribbean food traditions, gumbo carries a history far more complicated than its ingredients suggest. Discover how enslaved Black cooks shaped the dish, why its very name may come from an African word for okra, how Creole and Cajun gumbo became two distinct traditions, and how a regional Louisiana stew became an icon of American cuisine.
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