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| Cajun Cuisine at Secret of Louisiana Posted: 18 Sep 2011 07:23 PM PDT  I have heard so much about Cajun cuisine from dining in American restaurants but little did I know that Cajuns actually refer to an ethnic Acadian group who spoke French and were immigrants deported by the British from Canada to Louisiana, USA. These Acadian refugees or Cajuns, have since adapted their French cuisine to the locally available ingredients such as rice, seafood and corn. As the saying goes, “food makes the world go round”, and Secret of Louisiana proudly claims to be the only restaurant in Malaysia that specializes in real Cajun cooking, bringing the best of Louisiana to our humble country.
Dinner by the lake Nestled in the quiet end of Kelana Jaya, this restaurant faces the calm lake with romantic bulbs that lit up to make the night warm and cozy, perfect for a comfortable night out with friends or family. I was happy to be there for dinner last week with a group of close friends, and after a long day at work, the atmosphere was just relaxed enough for us to kick back, have a good chat and a great laugh. We started dinner with Seafood Gumbo, a thick and creamy concoction of sauteed assorted seafood mixed with herbs and mozzarella cheese, served with a few slices of garlic toasts. They say food tastes better when one is hungry, but mark my words, this was heavenly! The creamy sauce that was thickened by the use of okra (Ladies’ fingers) was decadent to say the least – rich, flavourful and filled with seafood goodness, I simply could not have enough of it. Dip it with the crispy garlic toasts or just scoop it up with a spoon, it’s good either way. I lost count on how many spoonfuls I had, and sinful as it was, it’s worth the inches.
Seafood Gumbo (RM20.90) Next came the Hawaiian Pizza that paled in comparison compared to the stellar performance by the gumbo. It was a thin-crusted pizza, oven-baked with mozzarella cheese, diced pineapples and turkey ham over marinara sauce and later topped with more cheese. Even though the crust was thin, I felt it to be a tad too hard instead of the crispy texture that you would find from wood-fired pizzas.
Hawaiian Pizza (RM25.90) For a taste of real Cajun cooking, we tried the Blackened Red Fish with Cajun Vegetables, served with a sizable piece of snapper generously seasoned and spiced with Cajun spices, served with corn and vegetables just the way Cajun dishes are. The fish was flaky and fresh, and the blend of Cajun spices was absorbed nicely within, giving it a delicious burst of sour and savoury flavour to an otherwise simple dish.
Blackened Red Fish with Cajun Vegetables (RM36.90) Apart from the seafood gumbo, my next favourite dish of the night was the Rack of Lamb, made from specially selected New Zealand lamb racks with cajun seasoning and honey mustard sauce, char grilled until medium well. The whiff of aroma from this dish was salivating to say the least, and the combination of various spices and herbs gave it a multitude of flavours which was nothing less than outstanding. Impressively, the meat retained its moisture and juices, giving it extra plus points in addition to its amazing flavours. The only drawback, I have to shamefully admit, was having to share this out with the rest.
Rack of Lamb (RM42.90) Another star dish that night was the Louisiana Famous Shrimps Scampi, a pasta dish served with char grilled Sabahan prawns sauteed with cajun spice, tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic and parsley. The shrimps were huge and succulent, and the pasta was al dente with a delicious infusion of cajun spices. The flavour was tangy and savoury, and it was definitely a slurp-ilicious affair!
Louisiana Famous Shrimps Scampi (RM28.90) Last but not least, we shared a portion of the Original American Cheese Burger, consisting of a thick and juicy patty of pure ground beef served on a sesame bun with lettuce, tomatoes, capsicum and cheddar cheese. What makes this different from the other burgers I’ve tried was the cajun seasonings and flavours found within the beef patty and on the bun, making it soaked and soggy from all the juices, but in a good way.
Original American Cheese Burger (RM23.90)
Thick and juicy beef patty
Real Cajun Cooking The meal was not only fulfilling but also very educational. I learnt this much about Cajun cooking, and a whole lot more about American cuisine. Best of all, the wonderful company and the serene by-the-lake environment made this place ideal for great food and after-work drinks.
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