Louisiana Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. okra (fresh or frozen)
1 c. chopped mango peppers
1 medium chopped onion
1 c. water
1 clove crushed garlic
1/2 c. long grain rice
2 c. tomato sauce
bay leaf
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. chili powder
hot sauce to suit taste

Preparation

Saute lightly the chopped onion, celery, pepper and garlic. Add liquid ingredients, rice, okra, herbs and seasonings.
Simmer 30 minutes.
Add fish and shell fish and simmer an additional 5 to 8 minutes or just until fish is opaque, but tender.
Let stand 20 minutes before serving.
In creole cooking, standing after cooking is crucial for the fullest flavor.
Serves 4.