Étouffée
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Definition:
A spicy and delicious Cajun stew traditionally made with crawfish, vegetables and a dark roux. Étouffée is usually served over rice. The word comes from the French étouffer, which means to smother.
Pronunciation:
ay-too-FAY
Related Resources:
How to Make a Roux
Step-by-step instructions.
Crawfish Étouffée
A crawfish stew made with a dark roux and served over rice.
Shrimp Étouffée
Includes green onions, bell pepper, celery and plenty of shrimp.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Chicken Étouffée
An easy version made with cream of chicken soup, from Chicago Sun-Times.
Alaska Crab Étouffée
Made with Alaska crab legs, clam juice and vegetables.
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