Po Boy

History

The po' boy was created during a 1929 New Orleans streetcar strike by the Martin brothers, former conductors who fed striking workers free sandwiches on Leidenheimer French bread — calling each a poor boy. Today the fried shrimp or oyster po' boy, dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayo, defines New Orleans lunch.

Ingredients

• New Orleans French bread (light, crisp)
• Fried shrimp (or roast beef)
• Shredded lettuce
• Sliced tomato
• Pickles
• Mayonnaise
• Hot sauce

How to Make

1. 1Bread and fry the shrimp until golden (or use roast beef with gravy).
2. 2Split the French bread and spread mayo.
3. 3"Dress" it: lettuce, tomato and pickles.
4. 4Pile on the shrimp; add hot sauce.
5. 5Close and serve immediately.

Known for it

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  Mother's RestaurantNew Orleans, LA