Gumbo I Recipe

GUMBO I
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       lb           Okra, cut up
    1                    Clove garlic, minced
    1       cn           Tomato paste
    1       qt           Water
    2       lb           Shrimp, peeled
    1       cn           Stewed tomatoes
                         Hot red pepper & cayenne>>
                         To taste
    1                    Onion, chopped
    1                    Bay leaf
    2       tb           Flour
    4                    Crabs
 
      Combine okra, garlic, tomato paste, stewed
   tomatoes, onion, bay leaf and water. Cook slowly until
   done. Brown flour, add enough water to make a roux.
   Add roux, shrimp, crabs and season to taste. Cook
   slowly until done.
  
 
 
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