Creole Gumbo
["1 1/2 lb. okra", "4 Tbsp. oil", "2 Tbsp. fat", "3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "2 medium onions, diced", "1/2 c. celery, chopped", "1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes", "2-3 c. water", "1 lb. boiled, shell shrimp or", "1/2 pt. oysters or", "1/2 lb. crab meat", "1/2 c. diced cooked ham", "1 tsp. parsley flakes", "1 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper, marjoram, sweet basil, oregano, thyme (to your taste)"]
["Cut okra very fine and saute in oil until thick. Do not use iron skillet.", "In a big pot make the roux.", "Measure fat into the heavy pot.", "Keep heat high to moderate; stir in flour and stir, stir, stir, to prevent burning until mixture becomes a medium brown color.", "Then add onion and celery; cook on low until clear, 10-15 minutes.", "Take time and success is yours.", "Add tomatoes and water blending well.", "Add okra and ham and all your seasonings; bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour, adding more water if needed.", "Add shellfish of your choice and simmer 30 minutes. Serve in soup bowls over boiled rice."]
["okra", "oil", "fat", "flour", "onions", "celery", "tomatoes", "water", "shrimp", "oysters", "crab meat", "ham", "parsley flakes", "salt", "pepper"]