The Market Cupboard Louisiana Cajun Shaker 8oz/227g
MARKET CUPBOARD | LOUISIANA CAJUN | SPICES & SEASONING
DESCRIPTION:
Authentic Bayou Spice Blend. Add classic Southern swing to just about any dish – with or without the crawfish!
Inspired by the delicious flavors of Louisiana’s Cajun cuisine. A rustic seasoning blend that’s guaranteed to wake up your taste buds! Versatile and delicious, try adding to your favorite recipes to give them a brand new burst of flavor, or start a whole new recipe adventure.
Cajun seasoning is a key element of Louisiana cuisine, known for its bold and spicy flavors. It's used to season a wide variety of dishes, especially in Cajun and Creole cooking. While the exact ingredients in Cajun seasoning can vary from one recipe to another, here are some common components:
- Paprika: Both sweet and smoked paprika are commonly used in Cajun seasoning, which adds a reddish color and a subtle
smokiness to the mix.
- Cayenne Pepper: This is what gives Cajun seasoning its heat. The amount of cayenne can vary depending on your spice
tolerance.
- Garlic Powder: It imparts a robust flavor and is a staple in Cajun cooking.
- Onion Powder: Onion powder provides a sweet and savory element to the blend.
- Thyme: Dried thyme is an essential herb in many Cajun recipes.
- Oregano: Oregano contributes an earthy, slightly minty flavor.
- Black Pepper: Adds heat and a sharp, spicy flavor.
- White Pepper: White pepper is milder than black pepper but still offers a pungent taste. It's used in some Cajun
blends.
- Salt: To balance and enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Celery Seed: It provides a slightly bitter and earthy note.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Sometimes used in Cajun seasoning for extra heat and texture.
- Mustard Powder: This adds a tangy and sharp flavor to the mix.
Cajun seasoning is versatile and can be used to season meats, seafood, vegetables, and more. It's often used in classic dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, blackened fish or chicken, and red beans and rice. The exact combination and proportions of these ingredients can vary, so you can experiment to find the flavor profile that suits your preferences.
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS:
8oz/227g of Premium Louisina Cajun Seasoning.
Used in classic dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, blackened fish or chicken, and red beans and rice.
INGREDIENTS:
Sea Salt, Dried Onion, Red Pepper, Black Pepper, Dried Garlic, Cane Sugar, Paprika, White Pepper, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Crushed Red Pepper, Oregano, Natural Lemon Juice Flavor, Silicon Dioxide (flow agent), Thyme, Paprika Oleoresin with Rosemary Extract (color), Cumin, Sage.
ORIGIN:
United States of America