Gumbo filé powder is absolutely necessity for cooking authentic Creole or Cajun cuisine. Gumbo filé powder is the ground leaves of the North American sassafras tree (Sassafras albidum). When ground, they have a rich, cooling smell, reminiscent of eucalyptus crossed with fruit gum.
- A must have for authentic Cajun and Creole cooking
- Mix this flavorful powder into gumbo, crawfish etouffee, over okra and shrimp dinners for a savory taste of the bayou.