Gumbo With Crab, Shrimp And Chicken
["1/2 lb. ham, cut into pieces", "2 c. chopped onoin", "2/3 c. chopped green pepper", "1/2 c. chopped green onion tops", "2 Tbsp. finely minced fresh parsley", "6 to 8 finely minced garlic cloves", "1 frying chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb.), cut up", "2/3 c. vegetable oil", "2/3 c. flour", "2 qt. cold water", "3 1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. black pepper", "pinch of cayenne", "1 tsp. dried thyme", "3 whole bay leaves", "2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp. file powder", "2 lb. raw peeled shrimp", "up to 1 lb. crabmeat (as desired)"]
["Brown chicken in oil.", "Remove and make a roux by gradually adding flour to remaining oil.", "Cook, stirring constantly over low/medium heat until roux takes color of milk chocolate.", "Add ham, onion, green pepper, onion tops, parsley and garlic. Continue cooking for 10 minutes, stirring.", "Add 1/4 cup water, chicken pieces and all seasoning except file powder.", "Mix thoroughly. Keep heat low, add remaining water and bring to a boil, stirring gently.", "Simmer 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender.", "Remove chicken from bones, cut in small pieces and return to pot.", "Add shrimp, cook a few minutes.", "Add crabmeat, bring to a simmer.", "Let simmer die down, add file powder, stir and let stand in pot a few minutes.", "Serve over rice in bowls.", "Serves six or more."]
["ham", "onoin", "green pepper", "green onion", "parsley", "garlic", "chicken", "vegetable oil", "flour", "cold water", "salt", "black pepper", "cayenne", "thyme", "bay leaves", "file powder", "shrimp", "crabmeat"]