Shrimp Jambalaya "Or Crawfish" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. flour
1 1/2 c. onions, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 clove garlic
salt to taste
red pepper to taste
2 1/2 c. water
2 lb. raw shrimp
1 can whole tomatoes
1 small can ???
2 c. raw rice

Preparation

Heat shortening; add flour and let it cook slowly until golden brown.
Stir constantly.
Add onions, peppers, garlic and celery. Cook slowly until transparent; stir often.
Then add tomatoes and let cook until oil rises to top.
Stir in raw rice, raw shrimp and 2 1/2 cups water.
Cook, covered, over low heat until rice is tender.
Add more oil and water if mixture appears to be dry.
Add minced parsley and onion tops.
Serve hot.