Steps
- 1.
Gumbo z'herbes (Louisiana (Catholic Lenten tradition)): Thickens without meat stock
- 2.
Callaloo (Trinidad (African-Caribbean)): Okra thickens coconut milk base
- 3.
Boulettes (Senegal (West African)): Filé binds fish/meat balls
The Science
Primary Reaction
Gelatinization and the Maillard reaction