Gumbo File Recipe

Name: Gumbo File
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fowl; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; dash of cayenne; 1/4 c. fat; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, sliced; 2 qt. hot water; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 c. chopped celery; 2 doz. oysters; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 2 Tbsp. file powder; boiled rice

Servings: persons

1 fowl
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash of cayenne
1/4 c. fat
2 Tbsp. flour
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, sliced
2 qt. hot water
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 doz. oysters
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. file powder
boiled rice

1
Remove bones from chicken; cut meat in small pieces (add water to bones and simmer).
2
Brown chicken in fat with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and put in flour.
3
Stir until brown and smooth.
4
Add onion and saute until yellow.
5
Add tomato.
6
Put in chicken stock, thyme, cayenne and celery.
7
Simmer 2 hours.
8
Add oysters and parsley and cook until edges of oysters curl.
9
Remove from fire and stir in file.
10
Serve with large spoonful of hot, fluffy rice in each soup bowl.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fowl, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, dash of cayenne, and more.

Yes, Gumbo File falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gumbo File

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