This episode we compare to savory main dishes that can have a wide range of different ingredients thrown in, ultimately coming to the realization that water ruins everything, but not before we delve into thickening controversies and the magical (?) properties of saffron. 

• The Real Story of Gumbo, Okra, and Filé - Serious Eats
• Gumbo: The Mysterious History - The Atlantic
• Paella - An Introduction to Spanish Paella - The Spruce