What's a good New Orleans cajun dish?

Question

My Son is having a cultural food fair on Friday. His teacher has requested a dish that represents the family's cultural

background. I'm from Louisiana and would like to make something easy that 2nd graders might be willing to sample. Any recipes or suggestions?

Answer 1

You might want to try a good Jambulaya. My nieces and nephews had no problem when they tried it. Simply chicken, sausage, rice, etc. Why dont you try this recipe by Emeril-its amazing! http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/...

Another recipes that you might want to try a simple gumbo recipes.

I dont think that 2nd graders would be into fried okra, or I would totally suggest that!

Good Luck!

Answer 2

pralines-

beignets-

jambalya- if it can't be something sweet.

Answer 3

I would agree that jambalya would be a good choice because it can be prepared at your home then reheated in a microwave at the school.  However, if you make it make sure you make it genuinely!!!  That means inclusive of real Louisiana style andouille sausage (DO NOT substitute kielbasa, especially the c**p that passes for commercial brand kielbasa in most of the USA), chicken and pork pieces and shrimp.  And with enough Tabasco or other hot sauce to give it a  genuine kick.