What is The Low Country?
The Low Country is a low-lying region located along the South Carolina coast of America. It is characterized by its unique culture as well as dense agriculture, tourism, environment, industry, beautiful sights, and welcoming tribal people and communities. Architecture is also a big part of The Low Country, as the houses found there have been constructed in the same way and style for many decades, namely, ever since the late 1700's. These houses, made of wood, are of a superior kind, for they have ideally been built to withstand the subtropical environment there, including the heavy rains, mud and swamps, high rain tables, and even cyclone floodings common in that area.
The Low Country And Tourism
The Low Country is a popular destination for tourists, offering a variety of cultural and historical attractions such as Hunting Island State Park, Edisto State Park, and Drayton Hall. The Low Country has further a distinctive economy, and the agriculture there consists of the plantation of indigo, cotton, as well as rice.
The Cuisine Of The Low Country
One of the most distinguishing aspects of The Low Country, however, is its cuisine. This cuisine is practiced by the Gullah people, the inhabitants of The Low Country that descend from the slaves who laboured on the rice plantation fields, and who speak the Gullah language. These people have a great diversity of very interesting as well as some peculiar dish recipes. These dishes had all been given names, and they are full of flavour and bursting with seasoning, often sourced from home-grown and local ingredients found in the swampy, wet environment of The Low Country.
What are Typical Low Country Recipes?
Below is a list of some unique and delicious recipes common in The Low Country:
- Shrimp and Grits
- Catfish Stew
- Low Country Boil (known locally as 'Frogmore Stew')
- Country Captain
- Shrimp Kedgeree
- Oyster Roast
- Crab Cake
- Fried Corn Cakes
- Charleston Red Rice
- Chicken Bog
- Hoppin' John
- Salmon and Rice
- Fried Cabbage
- Fried Cherry Tomato
- Crab and Gnocchi Gratin
- Sweet Potato Pone
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Country Captain
- Okra
- Gullah Fried Chicken
- Gumbo
- Gullah Jamun
- Peas Pullao
- Vegetable Pullao
- Pulla
- Purloo
- Gulai Ayam
- Grilled Peach Sundaes
- Lobster Savannah
- Collard Greens
- Pecans
- Pousse Rapière
- Iced Tea
- Horseradish Deviled Eggs
- Cornbread Apple Crumble
- Hearty Jackfruit Goulash
- Madeira Wine
- Steamed Oysters
- Oyster Casserole
- Limpin Susan
- Fried Whiting
- She-crab Soup
- Fried Crabs
- Garlic Crabs
- Triggerfish
- Tomato Pie
- Boiled Peanuts
- Pimento Cheese
- Cobbler
- South Carolina Barbeque
- Blueberry Slump
- Brunswick Stew
- Cooter Soup ('Turtle Soup')
- Pigeon River Chicken
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