Title: Gumbo
 Categories: E.
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
    1/4 c  Vegetable oil
      2 lb Okra, washed in cold water,
           Caps removed and tips cut
           Into
    1/4    -inch rounds
           Essence
      2 c  Tomatoes, peeled, seeded and
           Chopped
      1 c  Chopped onions
      1 c  Chopped celery
           Salt
           Cayenne
      5    Bay leaves
    1/2 ts Dried thyme leaves
      1 tb Minced garlic
      8 c  Water
      2 lb Medium shrimp, peeled and
           Deveined
      2 c  Cooked white rice, warm
      2 tb Chopped green onions
 
  In a large pot, heat the oil. Fry the okra, stirring constantly, for
  10-12 minutes or until most of the slime disappears. Season with
  Essence. Add the tomatoes, onions, and celery, stirring occasionally,
  cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Season
  with salt and cayenne Add the bay leaves, thyme, garlic and water.
  Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  Add the shrimp and cook for 30 minutes. Serve with rice and garnish
  with green onions and Essence. Yield: 6 servings