We made it, it worked for us.
Roux:
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup flour
Put oil in a heavy pot and add flour. Over medium-low heat stir constantly until
it browns to the
color of coffee; cook slowly.
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 quarts hot water
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups cooked okra
2 pounds shrimp, peeled
1 pound crabmeat
1/2 to 1 teaspoon file powder
When roux has browned add celery, onions, and green peppers. Cook until wilted,
add tomatoes, water,
salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. After it is brought to a boil,
add the okra lower the
heat and cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Check the water level and make sure
there is a good
consistency, otherwise add a little more water and then add shrimp and crab.
Cook an additional 30
minutes. Turn off the stove and add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon file. Serve over hot rice.
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