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Gumbo Filé Powder
Gumbo Filé Powder

Gumbo Filé Powder

$12.99

Filé powder is a traditional flavoring and thickening agent essential to authentic gumbo. Made from finely ground, dried sassafras leaves, it adds subtle earthy depth while naturally thickening sauces and gravies. For best results, stir gumbo filé in after removing the dish from heat. Prolonged boiling can cause it to become stringy rather than smooth.
Size: Jar (Net: 1.3 oz)
Profile

This gumbo powder made from the dried leaves of the sassafras tree is earthy with woody notes and pairs well with thyme and bay.
About this blend

Gumbo filé is made from the powdered, dried leaves of the sassafras tree. It was first used as a seasoning by the Choctaw people. When French settlers moved south into Louisiana, they adopted this traditional use of sassafras in cooking, making filé an important ingredient in classic Creole cuisine.
How to use

Filé gumbo powder is a traditional seasoning and thickening agent commonly used in gumbo. It adds a distinctive earthy flavor while helping to thicken the dish. Filé powder can also be used to enhance sauces and gravies. For best results, stir it in **after removing the dish from heat**, as boiling can make the texture stringy.
Ingredients

Gumbo file powder
Gumbo Filé Powder
$12.99
$12.99
Size: Jar (Net: 1.3 oz)
Gumbo Filé Powder
Gumbo Filé Powder
$12.99

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