[Sca-cooks] filet powder

[Pat Griffin]

"Filet- Filet powder is the dried and ground leaves of the sassafras plant.
It is used as a thickening and flavoring agent for various Cajun and Creole
dishes such as gumbo. (See Sassafras.)" from
http://www.frugalcooking.com/encyclopedia/spices.htm

Lady Anne du Bosc
Known as Mordonna The Cook
mka Pat Griffin

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Does anyone know exactly what is in filet powder? It shouldn't be hard to
make our own.


~Aislinn~