Shrimp Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and cleaned
2 c. fresh okra, sliced or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, sliced
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sliced onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. hot water
1 c. canned tomatoes
2 whole bay leaves
6 drops liquid hot pepper sauce
1 1/2 c. cooked rice

Preparation

Saute okra in shortening for 10 minutes or until okra appears dry, stirring constantly.
Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and shrimp.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Add water, tomatoes and bay leaves and add liquid hot pepper sauce.
Serve over rice.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.