How much gumbo Filé do you put in a bowl/pot of gumbo?

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Deep Purple Haze

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How do you know? You are always eating someone else’s gumbo?

I don't put it in the pot. I let folks add their own to their bowls. I'd say I use about quarter to a half teaspoon in my bowl, but my bowl is more like 12 oz than 8. For 8 oz, I wouldn't use more than a quarter teaspoon. I don't use a lot. Too much can bury some other flavors.

I was always told that none goes in the pot. Those who want that flavor can sprinkle some onto their bowl.

I don’t put it in the pot, but I’ll add a dash or two to my bowl.

I view it as a condiment. On the table for those that want it. Amount? Personal taste.

Jesus flexed hard.

Lol! I was just having fun

I saw eggs in one dudes gumbo and was like wtf.

I eat gumbo with potato salad. Other than that, I stick with the being traditional

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I view it as a condiment. On the table for those that want it. Amount? Personal taste

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This. I usually do a light dusting on the top of my bowl.