Cullen's
Crab Okra Gumbo
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cooking oil
2 cups chopped okra (1-16 ounce can)
1 tablespoon black pepper
4 tablespoons file powder
3 cups lump crab meat
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion
Preparation Instructions:
Prepare rue: Combine cooking oil and flour in heavy skillet over
medium flame, stirring constantly until flour is dark brown in color. Set aside.
Saute slowly 2 cups okra, bell peppers, green onions and celery. Combine these
ingredients and browned flour into large pot (4 to 6 quarts in size). Add 2
quarts water, salt, pepper and file. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20
minutes. Serve immediately.
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