Authentic Cajun Food
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By Michael Stern on 2014-11-18 18:23:02
If you love cooking and experimenting with different foods then you will love authentic Cajun food. Although there are several different styles Cajun is founded from the heart and the flavors and styles are amazing. You will love learning about the different Cajun spices and how they can affect a meal. Often there is no set recipe and the methods would have been passed down from generation to generation through families. Once you understand the methods behind the cooking then you can produce excellent Cajun food.
Cajun cuisine is named after the French speaking “Cajun” immigrants who were deported to the US from Canada. It is a very simple rustic style of food which is still enjoyed today the ingredients and preparation of authentic Cajun meals is very simple. Usually it is common for the meal to be prepared in three pots, one for the main course, one for rice and the other for vegetables. The Cajun spices and core ingredients are the reason why Cajun is so good; they do not over complicate the food and keep it very simple.
Grilling and barbequing meats are very popular when cooking authentic Cajun cuisine and the traditional recipes would have used a great deal of smoked meats to enhance the flavor. Although Cajun spices are used there are no exact measurements and often they are added to taste. So often you will make the same dish over and over and it will taste totally different every time. Although different the authentic Cajun meals will still taste delicious every time. Finding the right ingredients can be a challenge and this will be a challenge depending on where in the world you are.
You may find specialty food shops that will stock authentic Cajun food and Cajun spices which can help you to create amazing dishes. If there are no shops near you then you should try on the internet as there are many different stores and food shops online. Once you have sourced your ingredients you should start experimenting to see what tastes good. You need to cook authentic Cajun food from the heart and take your time. The whole process of cooking Cajun is that it is relaxed and takes time you will also find that it is a great time to get everyone involved and enjoying the cooking process.
Once you have found the style and taste of Cajun that you enjoy then you will find that you are using the Cajun spices in a lot of different dishes. With cooking there are no rules and if you enjoy the flavors and tastes then that is all that matters. Cooking should be an enjoyable thing to do and not a chore for you to get by. If you find a style that you enjoy cooking like authentic Cajun food then you should share the passion with other people. Friends and family will love eating your great tasting food. You can enjoy a traditional barbeque with Cajun foods whilst relaxing with friends, there is no better way to spend a lazy summer’s night.
