Many people in the country and elsewhere try to imitate the real Cajun flavor but are not able to do so. One reason might be that there are no defined quantities. Yet another major reason is that one must have a sincere feel to cook & serve the best in order to gain that excellence.
Cajun cooking includes a lot more than mere lagniappe from the pantry or the spice cabinet. Here are some fascinating facts about Cajun cooking:
1. Cajun cooking has very few exact recipes.
These recipes are often focused on taste factor that is more oft based on an individual’s decision. That means no measurements are fixed.
2. The mood of the cook decides the taste.
Try cooking a Cajun dish 4 times in a day and you shall find that every time it shall taste a bit different. The hidden spice of these dishes is the mood of the cook. Cook it happily and dish turns out ‘yum’. The moment you cook angrily, it shall become hot & spicy and might lead to the rage of the ones who eat it.
3. Present it with a ‘Bam.’
Remember Emeril Lagasse. He often relates some experience or story with his dishes and whenever he presents them, he does it with a “Bam!” This kicks off some special taste buds among the people and they relish the food all the more.
4. Meet with the person’s heart & soul.
Cajun cooking believes that good food is all about meeting their heart & soul. Love, affection & a feeling to serve are the hidden ingredients of Cajun cooking. This also explains as to why some southern cooked dishes are called ’soul food’. Remember the New Orleans delicacies – Well the place itself is located in the Deep South.