New Orleans is a great place for all the foodies and cooking enthusiasts. For many people, cooking is not only a skill of necessity but also a passion; they love to learn different kinds of dishes from different cuisines like Chinese, Mexican, continental, and others. But to cook such different types of food, you must learn it from experts.
New Orleans is a city filled with different cooking classes that can teach you a variety of recipes, especially the authentic ones of the city. New Orleans is very popular for the cultural diversity it offers to the people, and the diversity of the cooking classes is also a big attraction of this city.
Recipes That You Can Learn In The Cooking Classes Of New Orleans
Here are the top dishes that you can learn to cook if you take a New Orleans cooking tour:
1. Gumbo
This is one of the most popular local foods in Louisiana. It is also considered the official dish of Louisiana. This is the main dish you should learn in New Orleans because it will teach you about the state’s cultural heritage. In the cooking class, you will also be taught about how to create both light and dark roux, which is formed based on the hearty stew.
Ingredients:
- Holy Trinity: Onions, bell peppers, and celery
- Okra
- Andouille sausage or shrimp
- Filé powder (ground sassafras)
- Seafood stock
Cooking Process:
- Start by making the roux until it reaches a deep brown color.
- Sauté the holy trinity until softened.
- Add your choice of protein and simmer with stock.
- Serve over rice for a complete meal.
2. Shrimp Étouffée
This creamy dish can melt your heart once you take a single bite. This is a must-learn and must-try for all the shrimp lovers out there. This is another local authentic staple of New Orleans that tastes great.
Ingredients:
- Light roux
- Shrimp
- Onion, bell pepper, and celery
- Chicken or seafood stock
- Cream
Cooking Process:
- Prepare the light roux and add the holy trinity.
- Stir in the stock and allow it to thicken.
- Add shrimp and cook until tender.
- Serve over rice for a comforting meal.
- This dish is often paired with crusty French bread for dipping.
3. Muffuletta Sandwich
This is the classic food of New Orleans. Once you learn this dish, it can be a great option to offer when someone visits your house. This sandwich is filled with layers of a variety of flavors, which feature Italian meat, cheeses, and olive salad.
Ingredients:
- Round loaf of bread (Muffuletta bread)
- Salami, mortadella, ham, provolone cheese
- Olive salad (green olives, garlic, herbs)
Cooking Process:
- Slice the bread in half horizontally.
- Layer meats and cheese generously on one half.
- Top with olive salad before closing the sandwich.
- Allow it to sit for flavors to blend before slicing it into wedges.
Conclusion
All these dishes are great in taste and can help you get the taste of authentic New Orleans-based dishes, and this learning can help your taste buds for several upcoming years of your life.
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Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.
