The wind is beginning to blow in a new direction. The air is turning colder and in the south the Gumbo pots are getting hotter. Gumbo has become the iconic dish of the Cajun culture. It is believed that gumbo originated in Louisiana in the early 18th century. The exact cultural origin of gumbo is diverse as the ingredients that go into the dish.
Still, gumbo largely falls into two main categories, Cajun and Creole. Cajun gumbo is a style of gumbo predominantly made in the region known as Acadiana, or Cajun Country.
Steps:
Prepare the Grits