Gumbo file is slimey and too thick.
I used a new type of file powder in gumbo that I have made many times. It came out too thick and slimey. I can thin it down with some chicken stock. How can I fix the slimey texture. It is very unappealing.
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How can I fix the slimey texture.
Okra produces slime because the Okra plant and its fruit contain nasty stuff called mucilage. When you apply heat to the Gumbo, the slime comes out. But there are a few techniques for reducing all that sliminess, namely pan frying or grilling prior to adding it to the Gumbo.
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How do you fix gumbo that is too thick?
If it is too thick add a little water. If it is too thin add roux. You can make a second batch of roux on the side to add to the pot if you need to thicken.Why is my gumbo slimy?
The so-called slime is something called mucilage, which comes from sugar residue and is great for, say, thickening gumbo, but not great when you're biting into a piece of saut\xe9ed okra and averse to that viscous texture.Does gumbo, filé make gumbo slimy?
In the darker gumbos, the darkly toasted flour loses a lot of thickening power. File is offered at the table for the diner to add to their liking. You don't put it in the gumbo and cook it. It will get slimy and nasty.File Gumbo Recipe - Episode 88
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