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Filé Gumbo

Gumbo Filé is a thickening agent in creole cooking. You should keep some in your stash of staples. It's similar to how okra thickens stews; but the ground leaves of the sassafras tree adds an extra dimension of earthiness.

Here's Hank Williams and Jumbalaya . . .

Some Louisiana Hot Saucy . . .

The definitive recipe from New Orleans Cajun Justin Wilson . . .