Brits Try To Make [JAMBALAYA] for the first time! **We're Moving**

[@Mrhandfriends]

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[@deidres100]

Where are you moving too?

[@desertphoenix6980]

Oh-ray-geh-no.

[@scottleeper5467]

😮😂🎉

[@Whoozerdaddy]

Generally, any Southern dish can be properly accompanies with cornbread. And hot sauce!

[@Brusseldudes7180]

Rinse the rice always

[@ep9691]

that is the luckiest daughter in the world! able to eat international food prepared by her parents!.. she's gonna be a foodie for sure!

[@timothynorman6412]

This is not about the dish you made which looked amazing, instead it is about your daughter. You folks are either professional editors or your daughter is the best behaved child I have ever seen! She even behaves herself when you clearly state she doesn't feel well. Love the channel thanks for sharing your lives with us.

[@toddsonnier3763]

I'm a Texan but I live 5 mi from the Louisiana border, so my city is full of brisket, beef ribs, jambalaya, crawfish and gumbo

[@judaychop]

Luckyyy, im in Louisiana and have only had smoke brisket once and someone made it at home, wish we had some good bbq joints around here. A bbq place did open up here a few years ago but i havent heard any ranting and raving about it, been meaning to try it myself.

[@TeamCow736]

You don't live close enough, you didn't mention Boudin. 😂

[@nolaknowles9888]

I was gonna mention ... 😂 I live a bit further out, about 40 miles from the SWLA border. We, in the Golden Triangle of Southeast Texas, enjoy the best of both worlds.

[@nolaknowles9888]

​@@TeamCow736😂😂😂

[@jesusislord88]

​@@TeamCow736💯 😅

[@elsk8tefan]

Elana is so open to new foods and flavora. She's a joy!

[@richardpare3538]

She is going to be totally spoiled about food when she grows up!

[@babyhewie]

“We’re not that into seafood.” That’s going to have to change if you plan on getting into Cajun/Creole cooking! Crawfish boils will be an absolute MUST if you want the full experience.

[@mariaeisenhardt2296]

One of my favorite saying at a boil is”Don’t eat the dead ones”

[@Nimbus1701]

I'm a native Texan, but our brothers and sisters to the Southeast of us sure do know how to cook, and are great people and great neighbors. Don't overlook any recipe from Louisiana that you might want to try because everything I have ever tried from there has been exceptional.

[@franjenkins5091]

I'm from Louisiana, born and raised, 69 year here! I always said if for some reason I left Louisiana, I was heading to Texas! I love your food, the friendly people you always meet, and y'all too are great neighbors!!!

[@davidsumpter4933]

Not to confuse you, but when using tomatoes, it is a Creole Jambalaya, and without, it's a Cajun Jambalaya. And a side of cornbread works well.

[@MagnoliaMS70]

So glad you said this. My family is Southern Cajun..I no longer live in the South and people confuse this all of the time. Most people don't know, or confuse Creole & Cajun foods.

[@jules3048]

What’s the difference between creole and Cajun? I genuinely don’t know…

[@NotSoFast71]

@@jules3048 Cajun is French based. Creole is some French with a lot of African influence.

[@halicarnassus8235]

​@@jules3048Cajun people usually are derived from French European Heritage solely while Creoles (Louisiana) are a mixture of African American and French and also some native American​ in many instances.

[@trith72]

Yup exactly, I've lived in North Louisiana all my life and never use tomato in mine, it's always referred to as Cajun in that case. Still looked very good though, nice work.

[@wolfe6220]

Little Miss H is such a cutie! Shes the only kiddo Ive seen that will try any food and isnt afraid to tuck in and eat. Shes 1 in a million. 😊

[@badsushichef]

Before trying gumbo, I'd try to cook etouffee or dirty rice or red beans and rice. Gumbo can be a bit difficult, imo. Also! Cast iron tip! Use metal utensils for cooking, and not plastic. Cast iron can withstand the scraping of metal utensils, and it's nice to get all those crispy bits at the bottom of the pan. And over time, metal utensils will make the bottom of the pan smoother, creating a more non stick surface. Love your channel!

[@halicarnassus8235]

I am so proud of Mrs Heche being able to make these American dishes so well first time.

[@b.slocumb7763]

“Haich” is how they pronounce the letter “H”, it’s not their last name. Like the way we pronounce it is “Aich”, it’s like when they drop the pronunciation of the R in a word but we still pronounce it. “Mr. H” is “Mister Haich” for them but “Mister Aich” for us. But I don’t know what their actual last name is, other than it starts with an H.

[@halicarnassus8235]

@@b.slocumb7763 I've been following Well over 2 years and I know that. If you've been following their videos also you would know that they spell it like I do sometimes

[@Wilco1972]

@@b.slocumb7763Would be like an American Mr Zee versus the British Mr. Zed.

[@michaellailer9818]

Jambalaya and paella are cousins. New Orleans was Spanish, and French, before it became American. I'm glad you enjoyed it! I live in Louisiana.

[@barryfletcher7136]

Yes.

[@LilliLamour]

Paella and Jambalaya are the children of Jollof

[@anndeecosita3586]

Jambalaya is also considered related to jollof which is a West African dish.

[@revertedrf978]

they come from Jollof

[@BernardProfitendieu]

Dominican locrio is another cousin - delicious!

[@johnisouth6636]

Louisiana is a heck of a food destination. Big zoo in New Orleans as well. Would be a fun trip. A muffeletta sandwich is amazing as well.

[@karlsmith2570]

Oh, and they definitely gotta try the Po' Boys, as well

[@floydhill9265]

@johnissouth6636 now I'm craving muffeletta thank you very much😅

[@bamachine]

I have a big jar of olive salad in my fridge right now. I make a knockoff version with just sandwich bread, toasted, the olive spread, turkey and salami plus some Cajun mustard.

[@johnisouth6636]

@@bamachine It is my favorite sandwich ever.

[@MacGuffinExMachina]

Please come ro Louisiana on your next trip to the states. Swamp tour, food, go to Cafe Du Monde for beignets and coffee (maybe cafe au lait if you like it. They're known for it), ice cream at Creole Creamery. I know others could give other suggestions. It's not all party culture in New Orleans. They have family friendly stuff. I hope it's around crawfish season so one of us might be able to invite you to a boil. If not, there are always restaurants. Tailgating is the best here too.

[@davidroques9187]

I'm from South Louisiana 63 years old. Making gumbo from scratch is something you learn over time...your first attempt will certainly not be your best pot so don't give up on it. I should have paid attention to watching my mother make gumbo from scratch. It's a 3 hour minimum to make what you Brits call a "proper" pot. Anyone who makes a true gumbo from scratch will tell you every pot tastes different. Cheers from Louisiana 🍻⚜ you can do it!

[@fifiladu2659]

Baton Rouge, LA here. Not just trying to sound arrogant or better than others, but the food here really is on another level, and is TOTALLY unique from any other foods here in the US. Cajuns and Creoles have taken the most humble of local ingredients and made culinary magic out of them. Now, that is true of humble foods all over the world, but the spice combinations and protein/vegetable choices available here make for incredibly delicious food. Dive in with more recipes, and enjoy my world for a little while! Much love to y’all! ♥️ After watching y’all eat it, y’all’s happiness makes me so happy, too. And YES- go (or “geaux” as we Louisianans spell it, lol) for the gumbo next! It’s INCREDIBLE! 💚💛💜

[@TM-xr5ue]

Jerry Lee's will change your life. :-)

[@mariaeisenhardt2296]

I always say. The rest of the world eat to live. Here in Louisiana “we live to eat”

[@LysippeLee]

New Orleans is known as the food capital of the world. 😉

[@w8stral]

Not to sound arrogant here, Baton Rouge, LA is not Cajun country

[@lisapop5219]

Gumbo is a bit more difficult because of getting the roux just right. You need it very brown but if you burn it, you can't save it. This looks really good

[@woodrowsmith3400]

Spot on. The roux is EVERYTHING! I learned about gumbo on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. A very sweet and patient lady watched carefully as I ruined the first five attempts. What you are trying to do is caramelize the flour. The taste should be slightly nutty and the color near to coffee with just a tiny dollop of cream. Low and slow has been my most successful way to do this. It generally takes me 25-35 minutes to get this right. There are two types of thickener, okra and file. File ( pronounces fee-lay) is the dried crushed leaves of the sassafras tree. Okra is a Southern vegetable noted for it's kinda slimy inner juices. Okra in gumbo MUST be fresh, not frozen and is typically only used in the summer and early fall. File is used in the rest of the year. Gumbo is a kind of regional stew. Just about any meat or seafood works well excepting fresh fish, which tends to fall apart. I use chicken, andoulie sausage, bacon and ham. I also use Mexican oregano (o-reg-an-o) as it inparts a more earthy taste than the regular Mediterranean style. Both file and Mexican oregano can be found on Amazon if not in your local area. Very, very well worth the effort.

[@jeffhampton2767]

I was a chef for over 40 years and we always put shrimp in our jambalaya. The only other thing I want to mention is it looks dry to me it needs a little bit more liquid. I would add a quarter cup to a half a cup of stock or some water, otherwise it looks delicious. ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻✌🏻

[@melissas4874]

It depends on the jambalaya. I'm not a chef, I'm just a cajun who cooks and grew up eating this. It doesn't look dry to me and typically sticks together a bit. We don't put shrimp in jambalaya unless there is some leftover shrimp or it is in season. That's because most of us can just go down to a shack and buy some fresh rather than a grocery store.

[@rolanddeschain965]

As a chef of 40 years you know tomato products should not be prepared in cast iron....

[@58fcorley]

Some of my family have shell fish allergies, so I use chicken.

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@58fcorley That's cool but we always made it in the restaurant with shrimp!,

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@melissas4874 We made it for years in the restaurant and we always had shrimp in it and ours was much juicier. There was a little broth. That is what I'm used to.

[@penneysnyder4696]

Once again Mrs H does it again. I love seeing everything you make! Fantastic job!

[@johnmalott9542]

How wonderful to see Mr H cooking, and not just eating !!

[@Zrico91]

I cant help but think of seinfeld. JUMBALAYA!!!!!

[@Big_Tex]

NEWMAN!

[@Zrico91]

@@Big_Tex haha!!!

[@johnpalmer3848]

No soup for you! Come back, one year!

[@kirbyculp3449]

That episode got me motivated to learn to make mulligitawny, split pea, French onion, and jambalaya. And babka. Thanks Jerry! There is a Seinfeld cookbook. I dunno know if the recipe book is "official" but it's out there.

[@robertnelson1249]

"Whoopsie Daisey!" Little Cutie!

[@kennethw7831]

Louisiana here just made a pot of smoked sausage jambalaya yesterday was even better today for leftovers.

[@SgtSplatter782]

Jambalaya and Gumbo are always better the next day.

[@wolfgangvonscheisskopf545]

I have a teenager so I've forgotten what leftovers are.

[@2AwesomeDogs]

You should definitely check out Mikey's American Dream. A guy from England that recently got his visa and moved to the United States.

[@stephaniemccarthy1676]

Agree, I recently subscribe to his channel. New Texan via the UK...plus Tara.,,😊

[@christianoliver3572]

If the weather up in Houston is as crappy as it is down here in Corpus Christi he and his wife should feel just like they're back in the UK!! His channel is good and I like to see Texas through other eyes. It's fun for me as well because I lived in London for a few years in the 90s.

[@lindaeasley5606]

Poor Mikey got his brisket from the wrong place. Said it was dry 😕 Mr H should let him know the best places in Texas for BBQ 👍

[@toddsonnier3763]

Agree

[@SherriLyle80s]

Before you start gumbo, order some filé (fee-lay) powder. It is a spice that helps thicken the soup into more of a stew consistency. I have made gumbo many times, my mother was born and raised in New Orleans (specifically Metarie).

[@MarieL10]

That is creole gumbo. It can get slimy if you use too much file. I always sprinkle it on my gumbo when it’s served. 0:19

[@janetsmiley6778]

I never use file in mine. The magic is in the roux. Nica and low. Nice and slow and stir constantly. If you burn it, you must start over.

[@caucajunsaint1474]

File is just sassafras, and it has an overpowering flavor to some. Use sparingly at first, but for flavor not thickener. Make a thicker roux or more roux to start your gumbo if want it thicker, or mix a little corn starch in your water before you add it in.

[@scottfabre239]

Exactly, I have never used File' in my Gumbo and I have been cooking them 40 years. @@caucajunsaint1474

[@queencerseilannister3519]

​Agree, it's about the roux.

[@anndeecosita3586]

Looks delicious. Good job.👍🏽

[@halicarnassus8235]

We also call green onions Spring onions in the US but we use the word interchangeably

[@saxmusicmail]

Yes, you have done it right. Not too dry, not too wet. Looks perfect. The rice absorbs a lot of moisture! The recipe you followed is good and I don't think you could have done better, or anyone from Louisiana could do better. You can also do this with shrimp or pork. As another viewer posted, cornbread on the side is excellent.

[@bl6773]

I have lived in New Orleans Louisiana my entire life and that looks amazing and delicious. The consistency is perfect. It is supposed to be just a little moist but not runny, almost dry. Jumbo on the other hand is like soup and served over rice in most places but can also be served over potato salad if you rather.

[@andreleibee354]

born and raised in louisiana - i grew up just west of new orleans and lived on the famous river road that winds around the levee. i now live in the mountain west. it is a fact - you take the girl outta louisiana but you can't take louisiana outta the girl! and i have converted my western born husband to louisiana cuisine. i love western style cooking - but - i get soOOO hungry for my home food! i can tell yall were enjoying the process and the results! shrimp, chicken, and sausage gumbo is my favorite! red beans and rice are a mainstay. louisiana is a food destination, a fun rewarding journey!!! and my home folk are the sweetest :)

[@christineterry2381]

Mrs H is a delight, and she cooks very well, right? It always looks delicious. And she’s a beauty as well. Lovely family🩵🩵🩵

[@MaddawgMar]

I make Pastalaya (Same as Jambalaya just with pasta instead of rice) all the time, I disagree with the chicken being put in later. I cook all my meats to 75% done in the pot, then remove and start the Holy Trinity (Bell Pepper, Onion, Celery) this allows the Trinity to absorb all the flavors of the meats. Another method is to do the Trinity and bacon together at first, then add the chicken and pork. Either way, you are using the brown bits from cooking those to flavor the dish. After my Trinity is done, I add the meat back into it, along with Rotel diced tomatoes, Cream of Mushroom soup, Cream of Chicken soup, Chicken Broth, Kitchen Bouquet and water. Stir up really good and bring it to a slight boil over med/high heat, ensuring all the bits on the bottom have been scraped up and mixed. Finally put in the pasta (or rice if you want rice) and ensure it is all pushed down into the soup, and bake it at 375 for 1 hour. It comes out perfect.

[@lyndabond1443]

Love 💕 the longer videos. And it looks like it came out amazing 🤩. Really enjoyed watching this ❤

[@Mrhandfriends]

Thank you so much for watching !! 🙏

[@vanessapage8863]

I am from North Carolina and I believe if you tried seafood fresh caught at the NC or SC coast you may change your mind about it. It is absolutely delicious.

[@brendasusanchristensen7058]

Wyoming but from deep south family!! LOVEsouthern cooking. My Gran was a true southern belle!

[@honestwithmywordshughes3783]

I could watch him cook all day !!!! Very fine and handsome man !!!!!!

[@valerieburris607]

Jambalaya can be cooks with tomatoes sauce or brown flavor gravy.I always pre cook my chicken and my other meats before adding added everything together . I have Creole and white in my family!

[@Hrhdgf]

I prefer the Cajun jambalaya over the Creole one!!! And Louisiana is ALL about the seafood

[@buddystewart2020]

Jambalaya is pretty good. My favorite dish from down there is Shrimp Etouffee. Crab Gumbo is also excellent.

[@bamachine]

I am with you on etouffee but I prefer crawfish etouffee.

[@DaveBrazda-b4f]

Another home run. You guys rock, keep up the great work.

[@Deadcntr]

My favorite jambalaya is made with shrimp and andouille sausage. It is a bit more expensive but it is really delicious.

[@wks4511]

I can tell Mr H likes it when he closes his eyes. That looked really good.

[@ChristaFree]

We always have cornbread with jambalaya. If you do make gumbo have a bottle of wine handy because making the roux takes some time and wine helps pass the time lol. If it burns even a little bit you have to start over. A chef from New Orleans gave me a little tip decades ago....add a large pinch of instant coffee at the very end. Strangely enough, I noticed the difference. I still do that today. Oh, don't forget the filè, it's really called filè gumbo, not just gumbo. Filè is ground sassafras leaves and goes right on top when serving.

[@kenneth9874]

There's gumbo and then there's file' gumbo if there's no okra

[@davidcooley521]

I am from Louisiana and even though that is not the way we add the rice. I would for sure eat what you made and probably love it.

[@lindym698]

Red Beans and Rice, with cornbread. Wonderful in the winter.

[@josephbroadus]

If the lil one eats it, it has to taste great. Kids are the best judges by far. ❤

[@Prairiepagan316]

New Orleans is a great place to visit. Louisiana is a food destination for sure. The people are lovely.

[@stevewilliams8559]

I have also just recently delved into to Cajun/Creole food. I LOVE it!! I've made Gumbo twice and Jambalaya once. I'm even thinking of trying to catch a bunch of crawfish in the spring for a family crawfish boil. Gumbo takes me all the way to my spice level, but OMG is it good!! So looking forward to this video. I know Mr.'s H will do it justice.

[@wolfgangvonscheisskopf545]

If you are going to try crawfish be sure to use crab boil when cooking them. Throw in some mushrooms, red potatoes, garlic cut in half and any other veggies you may like.

[@OcotilloTom]

I'm a Louisiana boy (Monroe), never was a fan of Jambalaya. You make a nice Seafood or Chicken and sausage Gumbo and you got me. Luckily my California wife can make it all like a true native.

[@Frank-y2l]

Hi H family, Frank here, I’ve used electric pressure cooker for years and it’s amazing doing roast beef and chicken. Always comes out hot very most. Plus I’ve made cheese cake and moist brownies in my pressure cooker.

[@ruthpierson940]

I'm from Port Allen,Louisiana. Across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge.

[@californiabrad]

When the husband asked about washing the rice a thought flashed through my mind. In America they some how clean the rice pretty well. So it is common for us to now wash it. But other places it is not the same. Next time for your situation washing is not bad if that is what you normally do. It seems like your cast iron is new, so it may not have a good build up of coating. Tomato products (acidy foods) can flake off the coating. It is not horrible because you can recoat the the pan and it is back. Just to be fair know what can happen and make a choice for your family. They are a great way to get some Iron into you, I love them.

[@YepOkay]

Oh, that looks heavenly!

[@rich7995]

I love how your daughter experiences and enjoys new food. My kids were not like her when they were her age.

[@ddickinson01]

I am from Plano, Tx. I live in Colorado now. Yall have to thru the Rockies and Yellowstonw!! Its a life changing experience!!

[@arthurslaughter4122]

Andouille sausage makes jambalaya very tasty. Love the wee kick .

[@colinjames7569]

Jambalaya with buttered cornbread 🤤 yummmmmm

[@martinbiggar9390]

Looks delicious, British guy here living in Michigan but travelled all over, regarding the shrimp question I always lightly fry my shrimp separately in butter with Cajun or Creole seasoning and then for those who want shrimp they can put them on top. My personal preference for moisture level is just how you’ve done yours, I don’t like it too sloppy. Cheesy garlic toast (bread) is also a nice accompaniment. One final thing, always have a bottle of good quality hot sauce to hand for those who prefer it on the spicy side. You have to visit New Orleans, the food is amazing, doesn’t matter where you eat, it is all good quality. The history and vibe are also enjoyable, but don’t stay too long, there are plenty of other interesting places to visit.

[@rhiahlMT]

Glad the cookbook came in handy! It looked great. I was just looking at a crockpot jambalaya for this week, if the snow departs. 😊

[@Town101]

Congratulations on making Gumbo. I can't imagine how many thousands of recipes you are going to get. Best to you and your family.

[@annfrost3323]

Well done. Mr. H gets more daring in the kitchen every time. Orégano with emphasis in the E. Same pronunciation in Spanish.

[@karlsmith2570]

13:34 I'd say that the consistency is pretty much spot-on, Mrs. H. That'd be the consistency that I'd go with if I had made some some Jambalaya

[@beckymsmiles]

Baby H is going to have an amazing pallet. She doesnt shy away from anything. That is awesome.

[@careycline8852]

She is just adorable!!!! and growing so fast!

[@Gutslinger]

Man, that looks really good. I never had Jambalaya before, even though I'm American.

[@cyrilmauras4247]

In southern Louisiana, we chop our onion, bell pepper and celery into smaller pieces. What you made looks GOOD! Jambalaya is Cajun food from the Lafayette area west of New Orleans, but we in New Orleans love it too!

[@eddieevans6692]

In addition to being one of the best food destinations in the United States, New Orleans is a Mecca for music and art...and decadence. It is truly a city for the senses.

[@jeremymeister2273]

Since y’all love BBQ, y’all need to check out Memphis TN. We have 142 BBQ restaurants and an international BBQ competition in May with 100 plus teams.

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Your daughter is adorable. Glad you liked the jambalaya. Looking forward to some videos of your trip.

[@TM-xr5ue]

If you visit Louisiana, you need to be here for the Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales, La.

[@richardleesaner4382]

Wow I hope you will like it because I make it all the time and I never told you I am from Texas Dallas

[@johnbarrett4325]

You needed Hank Williams singing jambalaya in the background. 😅 Great job.

[@trevornekuda3101]

I recommend cajun red beans, sausage, and rice. Its a family favorite. And extremely hearty and filling

[@JeromeGardiner]

When we make jambalaya, we cook on top of the stove, not in the oven. When you cook rice you will need more liquid than you use. Add about 50% more for the rice to absorb it. It takes about 40 minutes for rice to cook on top of the oven. You bring the rice to a boil. Once it boils, take the temperature down to a simmer. You can stir it in the first 5-6 minutes, but after stirring, put the lid on and don't touch it until you hit 40 minutes, or the rice gets sticky and you '' end up with balls of rice.

[@tawnykeith1684]

That settles it, next trip is to Louisiana! You should take a cooking class while you're there. That would be fun & you'd learn a lot!

[@j3pelfrey]

Once you have had this dish it will forever haunt your cravings.... I make this at least twice a month..... Try this with some honey cornbread it is an amazing combination...

[@Skenjin]

I am not a big seafood eater myself, but I do find I love jambalaya with some shrimp in it. Just take what you made here and maybe throw in some shrimp toward the end (shrimp cooks insanely quick). Sadly as of last year I became allergic to tomato, fish, and shellfish so I can't have this anymore. Glad you guys liked it!

[@Mrhandfriends]

Sorry to hear that. I've seen a few comments about a brown gravy roux rather than a tomato based so hopefully you can have that with the chicken and sausage, so you can still enjoy Jambalaya.

[@maggiemay3108]

You can make jambalaya without tomatoes. As some others have commented, Cajun jambalaya doesn’t have tomatoes; Creole jambalaya does. As for your allergies, you could make a chicken and sausage jambalaya, which is also very popular here in south Louisiana.

[@kennethw7831]

I live in Louisiana and you did a great job on the jambalaya. I made it last wk only using smoked sausage it's a staple along with dirty rice at my house. Gumbo is all in the roux stir it constantly until desired color I prefer a darker roux. It just takes time you could do a chicken sausage gumbo. We sometimes have a salad and garlic bread as sides. In Louisiana you always start out with the Trinity which is onion celery and garlic in most dishes. The difference in cajun gumbo and cajun jambalaya is the tomatoes. No tomatoes in those dishes but Creole gumbo and jambalaya have tomatoes.

[@whitegrassatlatls979]

Good job Brit’s,, hoping us Yanks and Brit’s become closer,, we are siblings after all.. Bloody love you both… God bless

[@SFsc616171]

Hi. In cast iron cooking, whenever you have "an oily meat", cook that first, for "the drippings" become "cast iron butter". Cast iron and bacon drippings/grease were the preferred combo, to where you would pour off through a cheesecloth into a metal coffee can and keep it in the fridge for future use. (yes, I know that means a lot of bacon and a lot of cast iron use.) The origin of a lot of Louisiana foods were influenced by open air cooking, no refrigeration at the time, and "the various cooking krewes" were relegated to just cook, so they had the time. Former Newfoundland -Accadianas-forced out and finally moved into the Louisiana area, they had to make do with what they knew to cook and what was here in the swamps. Ergo, they 'jumbled' what they could!

[@kittywetzel92]

I prefer jambalaya over gumbo only because gumbo is more like a soup. They both taste awesome!

[@manueldeterra5090]

May I be so bold as to comment on your posts. I love watching them and rate you #2 on my favorite of the non US contributers. I only rate you closely behind the family from New Zeland because their children are older and contribute quite a bit. No critisism of your daughter, it it solely based on her age. I love the fact that you are willing to try things completely out of your comfort zone. Keep posting, and I will continue to watch.

[@warrendavis9262]

Jambalaya in Bristol... I have officially seen *everything*!!!

[@Mrhandfriends]

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[@Titus-as-the-Roman]

When young we use to have Jambalaya Throw-Downs, old style Pioneer cast camp cauldron on a wood fire, everyone would grab whatever Veggie they wanted from home, arrive & get the Mirepoix, spices and hard smoked meats for flavor all started cooking, then we all spread out into the forest, whatever we were able to hunt was brought back, cleaned and put in the pot. While it's cooking down all day we get to behave like wild Mohicans, it sometimes got intense.

[@VIDSTORAGE]

I have relatives that live near Fat City .La and they taught me what their food was about and I never looked back ..

[@michellem9444]

That looked like the perfect texture for jambalaya to me. When you make gumbo, be aware that it's going to be more of a soup/stew consistency. You should try to make beignets if you haven't already. I think Cafe du Monde is the most famous for that.

[@rogerphelps5344]

Looks good, letting it set with the lid on really bring the flavors together and the texture gets better .

[@markdavid4773]

If you want the best jambalaya has to come from Gonzales Louisiana

[@franjenkins5091]

Jambalaya capital!!

[@beadwright]

Every cook prepares their gumbo differently and family recipes are treasures. Have a go and remember its a stew where whatever you cught could go into it.

[@scapito]

Louisiana has some of the best food in the USA, hands down. El is a southern gal at ❤.

[@leifcatt]

That looked exactly like my brother's jambalaya. He lived in New Orleans for 20 years. I enjoyed visiting him during Jazzfest. Great music and food.

[@leifcatt]

He also liked to add mudbugs and scrimps. (Crawfish and shrimp)

[@kevinssmokehouse]

For me, that is the perfect consistency. I don't like mine "soupy" where as others love it like that. I am from Virginia originally. Specifically, I am from Fredericksburg which is right in between Richmond, Virginia and Washington DC. Our big thing is crab cakes. That's something that you should try making next.

[@roydew6049]

I just made a Jambalaya yesterday in my slow cooker with chicken thighs, andouille sausage & shrimp. Turned out great.

[@catw6998]

Best I can come with for the pronunciation of oregano, Oh Ray Gone No. Looks good. Warm ya up on a cold day. Some crusty bread with a bit of spreadable butter or honey cornbread. I can’t do super spicy but I suppose you can divide into 2 pans mix the super spices together and remember which was which.

[@jeffhampton2767]

When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans area it was mostly the surrounding neighborhoods that had flooding, while the historical area and the French Quarters where most of the famous restaurants are, did not get any flooding at all, and had very little damage. ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻👍🏻

[@Ira88881]

Another great job! I hope you know that you never use any kind of dishwashing detergent or soap to clean cast iron. Only water and paper towels or tea towel. And if you didn’t season the pan before using it the first time, you can still do it. You guys are lucky because you have GAS to cook with. In my part of Florida, it’s electric stoves only…which stinks for cast iron. Fortunately, my cast irons get a good workout when camping. You don’t need a cast iron Dutch Oven for kitchen cooking. What you used is fine. Dutch Ovens are meant to put over a fire, and to lay hot coals on the LID so it acts like a true oven.

[@joycemchristiansen6557]

For fun, check out the old time song Jambalaya (on the Bayou) with Hank Williams to add to your experience.

[@seanvankampen7373]

I would love to see you make a video of you making all of your favorite American dishes that you’ve tried so far and having a dinner party for your friends so we can see the reaction.

[@me262a1]

I'll probably get some heat for this but...I'm lazy and found that Louisiana brand Gumbo mix makes a great pot of gumbo. I add gulf caught shrimp, crab and okra. Sausage and or chicken can be used though. Go easy on the chicken stock (I don't use any) and don't add salt or pepper until it's in your bowl.

[@tking747]

Love your t-shirt Mr. H!