Shrimp Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. okra, cut
3 Tbsp. flour
salt and pepper
1 large sweet pepper
1 lb. ham, sliced
1 large onion
1 can tomato paste
2 lb. shrimp
3 c. water

Preparation

Brown okra in a little butter until light brown.
Place okra in a deep cooker.
Brown the flour.
Add salt and pepper.
Add water to make a gravy; mix with okra.
Add onion, diced bell pepper and the ham.
Add tomato paste and 3 cups water.
Cook on low for 2 hours, then add shrimp.
Cook for 15 minutes.
Serve over rice with bread.