Gumbo typically includes okra (the name comes from “gombo,” the word for okra in several West African languages ... these ingredients give the stew a richness and hearty texture.

At its simplest, gumbo is a savory one-pot stew made with ... at the intersection of African, Native American, and European cultures. It might be thickened with okra, filé powder (dried sassafras ...

The word “gumbo” has African origins ... made with turkey drippings and bacon fat. The stew is filled with shredded turkey meat, tender okra, and smoky andouille sausage.