Spices · Ground

Filé powder

Also called file powder, gumbo filé, ground sassafras leaves, filé

Ground dried sassafras leaves used to thicken and perfume gumbo; sold in spice jars or the Cajun section of supermarkets.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCornflour

    Thickens but adds none of the herbal, root-beer aroma that makes filé filé. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodOkra

    Adds vegetable body and a little slime, not the sassafras flavour.

Cook with Filé powder