Flavoring and thickening powder for your favorite gumbo recipe. Filé powder is also used both as a seasoning and thickening agent for sauces and gravies. Be careful to only use gumbo filé after your dish has been removed from heat for proper thickening, as you run the risk of it becoming stringy once cooked. Made from powdered, dried leaves of the sassafras tree.
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.
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
