Inspired by beloved New Orleans chef Leah Chase, the New York restaurateur shares his recipe for this “iconic American dish.” The first time Marcus Samuelsson ate a bowl of gumbo, he was sitting at a table inside New Orleans ’ famed Dooky Chase’s Restaurant.
The dish, inspired by the legendary Leah Chase, features in a book dedicated to Black cooks. Marcus Samuelsson's ode to Leah Chase's gumbo.
This book is his love letter to food and family in all its manifestations. In this inspirational autobiography, world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson tells his extraordinary story and encourages young people to embrace their mistakes and follow their dreams.
Samuelsson believes that as Americans have become familiar with Korean food names—kimchi, bulgogi—they’ll learn about products such as awaze, an Ethiopian sauce that is compared with sriracha. The most recognizable recipe in the book is Samuelsson’s ode to Leah Chase and her gumbo.