Add oyster liquid to the gumbo. 5. Season gumbo to taste with salt, red cayenne pepper and granulated garlic. Allow gumbo to gently boil for 30 minutes. 6.

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To Lata, an oyster and okra gumbo absolutely speaks of a sense of place. "This dish represents what's happening right here, right now, in Charleston," said Lata.

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To Lata, an oyster and okra gumbo absolutely speaks of a sense of place. "This dish represents what's happening right here, right now, in Charleston," said Lata.

To Lata, an oyster and okra gumbo absolutely speaks of a sense of place. "This dish represents what's happening right here, right now, in Charleston," said Lata.