Sunday, March 06, 2005
File Powder
If you've ever wondered how File (FEE-lay) Powder is made check out THIS LINK! File is a New Orleans Cuisine Staple, it is made from the ground, young and tender leaves of the Sassafras tree (Sassafras root is the original flavoring of root beer). The Choctaw Indians, native in Louisiana, introduced the use of File to thicken Gumbos and soups. One thing to remember about using a File in a Gumbo is never boil it. It becomes stringy and unpleasant. When I use File in a Gumbo, I always add it at the table. It has a wonderful flavor. I wish Sassafras trees were native in Michigan, I would love to make my own File.
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Sasafras is native to Michigan. Grows in the woods along the Michigan shore around South Haven.I just picked some.
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