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> Methinks it was partly the unavailability of spices. I see that you are unacquainted with Southern food, specifically Cajun cuisine. I cannot recommend a cul
by mr_overalls 7y ago
> Methinks it was partly the unavailability of spices.
I see that you are unacquainted with Southern food, specifically Cajun cuisine. I cannot recommend a culinary expedition to New Orleans highly enough. It will change your life!
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 7y agoStories I've heard of southern cuisine describe meat dishes with a side of more meat.
- sudosteph 7y agoIt's not all meat but it it's not healthy either. I can't speak to Cajun food, but fried okra, hushpuppies, and Cole slaw, are all important side dishes where I live. Fresh tomatoes or fried-green tomatoes too are good ones too.
- ethbro 7y agoI will say, as someone who's live in both southern and northern US states... - Northern "American" food traditions tend to completely lack seasoning of any sort (note: not including appropriated ethnic traditions here) - Southern "American" food traditions tend to heavily season vegetables (often with ham) Essentially, if you just took raw vegetables and steamed them, nobody would bat an eye in New England. In the Southeast, nobody would eat them. And it would probably be politely suggested that you never bring food to the church picnic again.
- sudosteph 7y agoI can't confirm if northerners actually eat unseasoned steamed veggies (surely they at least add salt and pepper?) But I can can confirm that would be considered basically inedible in the south. For example, the most common broccoli dish is typically a broccoli casserole loaded up with cheese, bread crumbs, and various seasonings, and butter and/or cream as well.
- ethbro 7y agoAlso the most common squash dish! And green bean! And sweet potato (with more sugar)!