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BabousCobwebBowl t1_j4e7fs7 wrote

Is that a scoop of mashed potatoes or the obligatory potato salad?

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saywat2587 OP t1_j4e80eb wrote

Actually neither. So this is a dish that I haven't found other than from my area in Louisiana. Story has it, originally the dish would not have contained the smoke sausage I added, because it began as a lenten dish for those who could afford seafood during lent (alot of catholics in this area)... So instead of meat they would poach eggs in it as a protein to supplement with the red bean. This may not be the traditional way of cooking it, but the smoked sausage does add a bit more to the dish imo

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BabousCobwebBowl t1_j4ec5dn wrote

Wow so a poached egg? I like this and sure the yolk helps to cream up the gumbo which is why I like the potato salad instead of rice! Sounded so weird and then my friends from Arnaudville insisted. I was hooked! This reminds me of a brunch dish I had at Commander’s so there’s no doubt I’d love it!

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