What Is File Powder?

What Is File Powder?

File powder, an herbal powder from the dried and ground leaves of the sassafras tree (Sassafras albidum), is used as a thickener in soups and gumbos.

Earthy, a bit eucalyptus-like. Gumbo, of course, but also étouffée and jambalaya.

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