Originally Posted By: JT9
No okra in da gumbo please



Real gumbo has okra in it

The name derives from a West African word for okra, suggesting that gumbo was originally made with okra. The use of filé (dried and ground sassafras leaves) was a contribution of the Choctaws and, possibly, other local tribes. Roux has its origin in French cuisine, although the roux used in gumbos is much darker than its Gallic cousins.

Last edited by lefthorn; 10/31/15 05:22 PM. Reason: More info