I don’t know about you, but when I travel to New Orleans to eat and drink, I usually don’t ask questions — but when perusing menus, it’s only natural to wonder: What exactly is the difference between jambalaya and étouffée?
Granted, you can pretty much trust that, whichever you choose, it’s gonna be top-tier tasty. Food culture and heritage are the heartbeat of The Big Easy — so either way, you’re in good hands.
Still, if you want to know exactly what you’re getting when that steaming bowl of deliciousness arrives (or if you’d like to recreate it at home), it pays to know your terminology. Here’s a quick lesson in what sets these two classics apart.
I don’t know about you, but when I travel to New Orleans to eat and drink, I usually don’t ask questions — but when perusing menus, it’s only natural to wonder: What exactly is the difference between jambalaya and étouffée?
Granted, you can pretty much trust that, whichever you choose, it’s gonna be top-tier tasty. Food culture and heritage are the heartbeat of The Big Easy — so either way, you’re in good hands.
Still, if you want to know exactly what you’re getting when that steaming bowl of deliciousness arrives (or if you’d like to recreate it at home), it pays to know your terminology. Here’s a quick lesson in what sets these two classics apart.
