Tony Chachere's Gumbo File

Gumbo File' is a native North American spice that French settlers in Louisiana use to create spicier French flavors in their food. Now, it is considered a popular Creole and Cajun spice used to flavor and thicken meat, poultry, vegetable and seafood dishes, soups and stews. Add to Gumbo stews at the end of cooking when the heat is turned off. Gumbo File adds that extra zing, to your Cajun food. This spice can be used on chicken and fish also.

Gumbo File' is very finely ground up sassafras leaves. The sassafras is a spicey leaf. Sassafras puts a flavor all it's own into gumbos, chili, red beans and rice, and soup.

To garnish your gumbo, try Tony Chachere's Gumbo File This powdery spice is made from finely ground sassafras leaves.

Gumbo File Directions: Sprinkle lightly over each serving of gumbo. To flavor and thicken, add 1/2 teaspoon to gumbo during cooking. Store in a cool, dry place in container or in the refrigerator for even longer lasting quality.