file powder
Pronounced:FEE-lay, fih-LAY
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The powdered leaves of the sassafras tree. When ground, file powder smells like eucalyptus or juicy fruit gum. File powder is a necessary ingredient for Cajun cuisine, especially Gumbo. In addition to contributing an unusual flavor, the powder also acts as a thickener when added to liquid. Long before the use of file powder for Creole and Cajun cooking, Choctaw Indians pounded sassafras leaves into powder and added them to soups and stews.
plural: file powderIngredient
Season: available year-round
How to select: Available in the spice or gourmet food aisle.
How to store: Store in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.
How to prepare: Stir into a dish after it's removed from the heat because undue cooking makes file tough and stringy.
| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calculated for 1 | ||
| Calories 13249 | ||
| Calories from Fat | (%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 0.0g | % | |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | % | |
| Sodium 0mg | % | |
| Potassium 0mg | % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.0g | % | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | % | |
| Sugars 0.0g | ||
| Protein 0.0g | % | |
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