What To Know
- The most traditional method is to make a roux with oil or butter and flour, then add the rice and cook it in the gumbo.
- This is a simple and straightforward way to enjoy the gumbo, and it’s a good option if you’re short on time or don’t want to make a more elaborate side dish.
- The okra slices get a salty, spicy treatment that results in a fresh and addictive pickle that is great on its own and is just the thing to serve with a bowl of chicken gumbo.
Are you looking for what to serve with chicken gumbo? Look no further! This blog post will provide you with a list of delicious side dishes that go perfectly with chicken gumbo. From rice to salad, we’ve got you covered. So, if you’re in the mood for some southern comfort food, read on to find out what to serve with chicken gumbo.
– Rice
Rice is a classic side dish for gumbo, and there are several ways to prepare it. The most traditional method is to make a roux with oil or butter and flour, then add the rice and cook it in the gumbo. This method gives the rice a rich, flavorful taste that pairs well with the hearty gumbo.
Another option is to make a separate rice dish to serve with the gumbo. This can be as simple as cooking the rice in a pot with water or chicken broth, or you can add in spices and herbs to enhance the flavor. Either way, cooking the rice separately allows you to control the texture and flavor of the dish more precisely.
If you’re looking for a quicker and easier option, you can always serve the gumbo over cooked white rice. This is a simple and straightforward way to enjoy the gumbo, and it’s a good option if you’re short on time or don’t want to make a more elaborate side dish.
– Sliced French bread
Serve this flavorful Creole stew over Sliced French bread.
In the classic French-Creole dish, File’ Gumbo, sliced French bread is served alongside the gumbo. sop up the stew’s gravy. The more traditional way is to use a crusty loaf, preferably one with a chewy, airy crumb and a thin, crisp crust. The stew is then ladled over the bread, which starts to soak up the gravy. Serve the gumbo with a tossed green salad and some cold Abita beer from Louisiana.
Alternatively, you can omit the bread and serve the gumbo on its own.
– Coleslaw
What to Serve with Chicken Gumbo
Chicken Gumbo
Coleslaw is a classic side dish to serve with gumbo. Its crisp, fresh texture and tangy flavor are a perfect match for the hearty, spicy stew. Coleslaw is also a great way to add some vegetables to your meal.
To make coleslaw, shred cabbage and carrots and mix them with mayonnaise, vinegar, and spices. You can add other ingredients, such as onions, celery, or bell peppers, to add flavor and color.
If you’re looking for a healthier option, you can also serve gumbo with a green salad. A simple mix of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers, dressed with a light vinaigrette, is a refreshing and nutritious side dish.
– Pickled okra
Okra, that slimy, innocuous vegetable that so often gets pushed to the side of the plate, finally gets its due in this quick, easy pickle. The okra slices get a salty, spicy treatment that results in a fresh and addictive pickle that is great on its own and is just the thing to serve with a bowl of chicken gumbo. This is a refrigerator pickle, so it keeps for a few weeks in the fridge, getting more and more vinegary and funky as it sits. I like to serve these okra pickles with a creamy, cooling dip, like ranch dressing or even mayonnaise, to counter their acidic, spicy edge. You can also add a few tablespoons of the pickling liquid to a Bloody Mary for some extra spice and vegetable goodness.
Prep the okra: Slice the okra into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
– Beignet
Over the years, I’ve served many different types of side dishes with my chicken gumbo.
I’ve served it with dirty rice, which is a traditional Louisiana side dish. It’s basically white rice that’s cooked in chicken broth and then flavored with chopped bell pepper, onion, and garlic. I usually make my dirty rice in the rice cooker, but you can also make it on the stovetop.
Another popular side dish to serve with gumbo is beignets. Beignets are a traditional New Orleans dessert made from square-shaped pieces of yeast dough that are deep-fried and then dusted with powdered sugar. They are sometimes served with jam or jelly as well.
If you’re not familiar with beignets, they are a type of pastry that is popular in New Orleans and is made from square-shaped pieces of yeast dough that are deep-fried and then dusted with powdered sugar. They are a traditional breakfast food in New Orleans and are often served with coffee.
In a nutshell
What to Serve with Chicken Gumbo
If you’re looking for what to serve with chicken gumbo, look no further! This list of side dishes has something for everyone.
