While some gumbos use okra as a thickener, others use filé (pronounced FEE-lay) powder (dried leaves of sassafras trees).— StarTribune.com rss feed
In Cajun country, however, most folks pass a small bottle of the filé powder at the table instead of adding it to the pot, which allows folks to add it according to their own personal taste.— StarTribune.com rss feed
If okra is used as a thickener, filé is never added, says Beinvenu, or it would cause the stew to become gummy and stringy.— StarTribune.com rss feed
I really enjoy filé powder (I use Zatararin's, which is pretty easy to find and because in New Orleans they jazz it up) because I also really love sassafras.— Blogtimore, Hon
I have a can of filé powder to give away to the first person to comment on this post with their email address.— Blogtimore, Hon
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