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Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 30, 2007, 08:47:58 PM

I'm in Shreveport for a few weeks, a displaced Okie.

I need some help on what is "Cajun" food.  Do ya'll always eat bait?  Not that eatin bait is wrong.  Lord knows I've dipped into the minnow bucket a few times when others wern't lookin.

Question I have is "What can you recommend?"  I like spicey stuff and if it doesn't make me sweat then it isn't spicey.  What is "Blackened?"  I've made "Blackened" stuff before, all accidents.

I would like to expierience the Cajun courses yet have no idea on what is what.

Mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Toad on January 30, 2007, 09:05:57 PM

First off, get yourself an oyster poor boy and use some tabasco. I think you'll like that one.

You'll need to check the crawfish box too; etouffe is good but not necessarily hot.

Try some boudin; it's sausage and again it's not necessarily hot. You can get "hot links" though that usually will pop a sweat.

Duck and sausage gumbo is always good. You many not find duck but there will be some gumbo with the andouille sausage in it. Give it a try.

Some morning you'll need to find a beignet shop (fried donut with confectioner's sugar) and have coffee and a beignet.

Try those, see what you think. Cajun isn't always real spicy right off. That's why they always have bottles of tabasco or pepper vinegar on the tables.

Enjoy!

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 30, 2007, 09:27:42 PM

Thanks TOAD

They have a resturant near me called "Becca's". I got a somewhat Hotel copy of the menu.

I'm seeing Etoffee, Jambalaya, Tails and Crawfish Pie... and I see Gumbo, Frog Legs and Blackened Gator.

Gonna try a Seafood Platter and see what happens tomorrow.  The gator sounds good. Had Gator in OK.

They have a chitload of Shrimp listed... I'm thinkin Bubba Gump!

Thanks TOAD  

:aok

Mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Vudak on January 30, 2007, 09:32:55 PM

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Originally posted by AWMac
Thanks TOAD

They have a resturant near me called "Becca's". I got a somewhat Hotel copy of the menu.

I'm seeing Etoffee, Jambalaya, Tails and Crawfish Pie... and I see Gumbo, Frog Legs and Blackened Gator.

Gonna try a Seafood Platter and see what happens tomorrow.  The gator sounds good. Had Gator in OK.

They have a chitload of Shrimp listed... I'm thinkin Bubba Gump!

Thanks TOAD  

:aok

Mac

I managed to find a cajun restaurant of sorts up here at a tiny little airfield pilots' lounge type place.  The alligator and frog legs were pretty good - the crawfish not so much.

But then again I'm willing to bet that it'll be better where you are than up here.

Anyway, try a "swamp medley" or whatever they'll call it down there...  Get a taste of everything instead of committing to just one...  There's quite a range of tastes and you might not like all of 'em.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on January 30, 2007, 09:34:47 PM

tell'm you want nutria and lots of it

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 30, 2007, 09:42:50 PM

See Rule #4

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on January 30, 2007, 09:54:33 PM

do you know what nutria is?

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Toad on January 30, 2007, 09:58:35 PM

South American swamp rats; I've heard they're pretty good but I've never had the opportunity. If it wasn't good...there's always tabasco!

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 30, 2007, 09:59:04 PM

Thanks Vudak  

I was thinking Gator... maybe the Frog Legs too.

Just sitting here, sleeping and eating, waiting for work to do and filing timesheets and expense reports. Boring.  Don't get me wrong, this is sweet.  Rental vehicle is a 2007 Suburban, all the bells and whistles, Hotel is okay, La Quinta. Unlimited expenses on food and crap.  Just wanted to expierience the "Cajun" side of food.

Had some Catfish today at Lunch... Good stuff!!!!

:aok

Mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: nirvana on January 30, 2007, 09:59:15 PM

In my few experiences with crawfish, it's been similar to shrimp when cooked in a dish out of the shell.  I've never sucked the heads out or anything.  As for gator, delicious.  I thought it was like fish with a firmer texture personally.  The other stuff I can't tell you about but it sounds delicious.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 30, 2007, 10:00:56 PM

See Rule #4

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Shuckins on January 30, 2007, 10:09:44 PM

Nutria is a large water rodent that city-slickers and modern urbanites might mistake for a beaver.

Reportedly good eating.  

But ya can't eat it unless ya kill it yourself.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Shuckins on January 30, 2007, 10:15:45 PM

(http://g.lucerni.free.fr/N-%20Nutria%202.jpg)

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 30, 2007, 10:19:38 PM

My mistake Scortch sorry bud.

The rats remind me of the Wharf Rats in Baltimore...  I was up there doing work for Williams Communicatons.  The guy I had with me was a N00B.

We finished work around 4am, tired, long night. We came out and this N00B sez.. "Hey look at all the Chiahuahas..."

I corrected him. "Dude look again, them are Rats!"  He freaked.

Rats Rule!!!

Mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Shuckins on January 30, 2007, 10:29:37 PM

Welp, Mac, nutria aint wharf rats my man.  I've seen some that would weigh around twenty pounds.

Fortunately, they're not carnivorous like common rats.  :D

Regards, Shuckins

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on January 30, 2007, 10:31:26 PM

damn good eating with potatos red beans and rice. nice pelt too.  we used to eat it in cuba where it's known as jutia, (pronounced who T ah)

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 30, 2007, 10:38:28 PM

Storch sorry Bud. I jumped to the wrong conclusion.

Peace?  I'm just tired of the games.

Mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on January 31, 2007, 06:21:39 AM

sure mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: straffo on January 31, 2007, 06:45:27 AM

I never tried Cajun food,it don't really look exotic for me .
How does this compare to creole/carribean food ?

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on January 31, 2007, 06:49:55 AM

very similar straffo

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Xargos on January 31, 2007, 06:51:44 AM

Try some Palmetto bugs.  :cool:

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: straffo on January 31, 2007, 06:59:04 AM

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Originally posted by storch
very similar straffo

So there is at least a place in the US where I can survive ! :)

Title: Re: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Max on January 31, 2007, 08:09:11 AM

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Originally posted by AWMac
What is "Blackened?"  I've made "Blackened" stuff before, all accidents.

I would like to expierience the Cajun courses yet have no idea on what is what.

Mac

"Blackening" describes a searing process whereby a spicy seasoning mix is applied to meat, chicken or fish, which is then seared in a hot cast iron pan.

The trick is to create a crisp exterior without burning the spice-herb mixture which then becomes bitter. Cast iron is used primarily due to the fact that it holds heat well. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to get the pan "roaring" hot. A 3-4 minute pre heat over high flame will do the trick.

Two tricks I can offer...1.)  use rather thin cuts of whatever you wish to Blacken...no more than 1/2"  2.) Have the cuts at room temp.

Do not use butter or olive oil to the pan; they will smoke and burn. Add 1 Tbsp of   vegetable oil just before adding the meat.  If you do not have a POWERFUL hood fan over your range, do not attempt to do this indoors as you will have a house full of smoke.

As for spice blends, I prefer Paul Prudhomme brand. You can also google up a bunch on your own.

Good luck!

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on January 31, 2007, 08:29:27 AM

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Originally posted by straffo
So there is at least a place in the US where I can survive ! :)

you can come to miami and not merely survive but flourish and grow.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Helrazr1 on January 31, 2007, 11:05:13 AM

IMO jumbalaya is the way to go.  You can get that stuff as hot as you want, and it's fantastic.

BTW, blackened refers to a spice mixture, and can get pretty spicy.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Catalyst on January 31, 2007, 11:45:35 AM

Straffo, origin of "CAJUN" = French Acadians, those in New Brunswick(province of Canada) that got kicked out by the King at the time...

most couldn't pronounce Acadian, say it in English...:)

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: straffo on January 31, 2007, 01:24:35 PM

I should have remembered as I've read not so long ago "Pélagie-the-Cart" (Pélagie la Charette) by Antonine Maillet narrating the story of an acadian woman.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Kuhn on January 31, 2007, 01:30:43 PM

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Originally posted by storch
damn good eating with potatos red beans and rice. nice pelt too.  we used to eat it in cuba where it's known as jutia, (pronounced who T ah)

CUBA?

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 31, 2007, 03:14:45 PM

Just had the Crawfish Feast which was Etouffee, Jambalaya, Tails and Crawfish Pie.  Washed it down with an ice cold Miller Lite.

Mmmmmmmmmm.... Good stuff.  I think I hurt myself cuz I just woke up an hour later.

:aok

Mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on January 31, 2007, 03:27:14 PM

miller lite???  go find yourself some stella artois.  the etouffe is pretty good huh.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 31, 2007, 03:32:36 PM

Dam good stuff.

I'll have to find me a stella artois. Its a beer right?

Mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on January 31, 2007, 03:37:02 PM

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Originally posted by AWMac
Dam good stuff.

I'll have to find me a stella artois. Its a beer right?

Mac

yes it's beer don't be gun shy :rofl   try the crabmeat etouffe too.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: AWMac on January 31, 2007, 08:57:39 PM

Dammm... now my butt hurts...

Oh GAWD what did I eat to cause this...?????

Please lord make the pain go away.

FIRE!!!!

3 ice buckets in the bathtub....dammm...slowly sitting.

What the Hell ?  Spices from Satan?

Ohhh Lordy...


:cry

Mac

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: rpm on February 01, 2007, 12:04:39 AM

Just go get ya a pint of ice cream. It's like foaming the runway.;)

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: storch on February 01, 2007, 03:47:32 AM

lol c'mon ice cream!!!

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Makarov9 on February 01, 2007, 12:39:31 PM

Shreveport?! Son, anything north of Baton Rouge is considered Arkansas. If you want Cajun food you need to go way south. Lafayette would be a good stop for authentic Cajun food. Look up T'Coon's restaurant and get the rabbit fricassee or get the shrimp poboy from City Garden Market. Shreveport...man that ain't cajun!

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: Captain Virgil Hilts on February 01, 2007, 12:59:06 PM

Quote

Originally posted by AWMac
Dammm... now my butt hurts...

Oh GAWD what did I eat to cause this...?????

Please lord make the pain go away.

FIRE!!!!

3 ice buckets in the bathtub....dammm...slowly sitting.

What the Hell ?  Spices from Satan?

Ohhh Lordy...


:cry

Mac

:rofl :rofl :rofl

That's a GOOD thing. It'll clean you out really well. If the water in the toilet doesn't turn to steam, it isn't good enough.

Title: Need some recommendations on Cajun Food.
Post by: bsdaddict on February 01, 2007, 01:06:46 PM

blackened/cajun alligator, mmmmm good!

crawfish too, find a place where you can order 'em by the pound.  :)