Gullah Recipes are based on rice, simmered vegetables, and fresh seafood. Specifically, oysters, shrimp, grits, and okra are commonly incorporated. These beloved, cultural dishes boast rich history and even richer flavors. Here are five Gullah recipes for your next meal.
Gullah Style Red Rice is a simple recipe as told by “Maum Chrish” in the cookbook Bittle en’ T’ing’ – Gullah Cooking. This recipe, along with all of the others in the book, are a celebration of the Gullah culture, especially its fascinating language. This Red Rice is an astoundingly delicious recipe.
You can now find Gullah Style Sweet Potatoes on Biscuits and Burlap as well. It’s a simple dish, just like the red rice, and has only 3 ingredients besides the sweet potatoes themselves.
In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, descendants of the Gullah-Geechee, Africans brought to the state during slavery, are reviving the cuisine that defined the city. Okra soup, a Gullah staple, is similar to gumbo but starts with a tomato base instead of a roux.