Chicken Okra Gumbo
["1 fryer, cut for frying and seasoned", "2 (No. 2) cans cut okra or 2 1/2 lb.", "2 medium onions, minced", "1 clove garlic, minced (optional)", "1 large spoonful flour", "1 qt. water", "salt to taste", "red pepper"]
["Brown chicken; remove from pot.", "Add to this pot the okra, onions and garlic.", "Sprinkle flour over all.", "Cook over low flame, stirring constantly (okra burns easily); cook until oil comes over the top.", "Add browned chicken and one quart of water; let simmer until the consistency of thick soup.", "Serve with rice.", "Just as good with shrimp or crab."]
["fryer", "okra", "onions", "clove garlic", "spoonful flour", "water", "salt", "red pepper"]