re: Treedawg's Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

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does it make any difference if i leave out the okra?

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This, Egg, is the biggest debate among Gumbo lovers. The dish itself is named after an African word for Okra and was initially created around it as the main ingredient and is a major thickening ingredient, but, many people just don't like Okra so its not included...........File' added to your bowl at serving time is an alternative thickening method.

IMO, Gumbo should always include Okra.............let the debate continue!!!!