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I would like to make a batch of Gumbo, but there is one ingredient I have never heard of — fil powder. What is it, and where can I get it?

April 26, 2017batch fil gumbo heard ingredient powder

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I would like to make a batch of Gumbo, but there is one ingredient I have never heard of — fil powder. What is it, and where can I get it?

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A. Fil powder is a seasoning made from the ground, dried leaves of the sassafras tree. It is an integral part of Creole cooking and is used to thicken and flavor gumbos, and other Creole dishes. It must be stirred into a dish after it’s been removed from the heat because extended cooking makes fil stringy and slimy. Fil powder is available in the spice or gourmet section of most large supermarkets. Q.