Gumbo Filé Powder is used to flavor your gumbo and make it thicker when your gumbo is not thickening. Filé powder can also be used to season and thicken sauces or gravies. Use after your dish is removed from heat for proper thickening of your gumbo.
This gumbo powder made from the dried leaves of the sassafras tree is earthy with woody notes and pairs well with thyme and bay.
Essential flavoring and thickening powder for gumbo. Filé gumbo powder can also be used to perk up sauces and gravies. Add after removing dish from the heat.
Gumbo filé is generally added after the dish has been removed from the heat, but before it cools as it becomes stringy when cooked.
What is gumbo filé powder?
Gumbo filé is a flavoring and thickening powder made from ground, dried sassafras leaves.
How much filé powder should you use in gumbo?
You typically only need to use a tablespoon or 2 of filé gumbo powder when thickening your gumbo.
How do you thicken your gumbo?
You can thicken your gumbo by removing your gumbo off the heat, and adding a bit of filé powder while your gumbo is cooling and stir.
Salt-Free
MSG-Free
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Onion-Free
Garlic-Free
Black Pepper-Free
Corn-Free
Capsicum-Free
Sweetener-Free
Sugar-Free
Sesame-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
