On this episode of Spice Oddities, Reuben delves into filé powder, an herbal seasoning made from the leaves of the sassafras tree. Listen in for a brief dive into the history behind and culinary and medicinal uses for filé powder.
Spice Oddities is a shorter-form series that highlights uncommon spices and ingredients from around the world.
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