Shrimp Gumbo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raw shrimp
2 c. fresh okra
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sliced onions
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
2 c. hot water
1 c. diced canned tomatoes
2 whole bay leaves
6 drops pepper sauce

Preparation

Saute okra in shortening 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper and shrimp. Cook 5 minutes, then add water, tomatoes, bay leaves and pepper sauce. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve over hot rice.