Sure, if you’ve lived in Louisiana for a little while, then you know that things like jambalaya and etouffee and red beans and rice. But that is just scratching the surface of all Cajun cuisine has to offer. Here are some of the most creative and unique Cajun dishes in Louisiana – see how many you know!
- Oysters Persillade
Wikicommons / Michael Clarke Stuff This tangy sauce made from parsley is amazing on everything from Oysters to Chicken.
- Tasso
Wikicommons / Kim Navarre Made from hog shoulder, there’s nothing quite like the spicy flavor of tasso - pictured here with eggs and hollandaise sauce. Yum!!
- Corn Maque Choux
Flickr.com / Johnny Stiletto
- Couche-couche
Flickr.com / Krista This comforting cajun staple is a cross between pudding and grits, and is sure to bring a smile to your face. And it goes great with grilled fish–pictured here.
- Boudin Balls
Flickr.com / ann-dabney There are so many delicious types of boudin balls it can be hard to say which one is my favorite - that’s why I just try them all!
- Cracklins
Flickr.com / Southern Foodways Alliance Once you develop a taste for cracklins–you better have them on hand whenever you can! They are delicious.
- Catfish Court-bouillon
Yelp.com / Carol L. This signature Cajun dish is a long cooked stew with a dark roux and delicious tomatoes.
- Stuffed Mirliton
Yelp.com / Kate D While mirliton has some different names, here in Louisiana it’s mirliton and it is delicious however you prepare it.
- Tarte a la bouille
Yelp.com / Kim-Thao H. These sweet dough custard tarts are a staple for birthdays and holidays - and so delicious.
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Wikicommons / Michael Clarke Stuff
This tangy sauce made from parsley is amazing on everything from Oysters to Chicken.
Wikicommons / Kim Navarre
Made from hog shoulder, there’s nothing quite like the spicy flavor of tasso - pictured here with eggs and hollandaise sauce. Yum!!
Flickr.com / Johnny Stiletto
Flickr.com / Krista
This comforting cajun staple is a cross between pudding and grits, and is sure to bring a smile to your face. And it goes great with grilled fish–pictured here.
Flickr.com / ann-dabney
There are so many delicious types of boudin balls it can be hard to say which one is my favorite - that’s why I just try them all!
Flickr.com / Southern Foodways Alliance
Once you develop a taste for cracklins–you better have them on hand whenever you can! They are delicious.
Yelp.com / Carol L.
This signature Cajun dish is a long cooked stew with a dark roux and delicious tomatoes.
Yelp.com / Kate D
While mirliton has some different names, here in Louisiana it’s mirliton and it is delicious however you prepare it.
Yelp.com / Kim-Thao H.
These sweet dough custard tarts are a staple for birthdays and holidays - and so delicious.
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