Chicken Gumbo
["1 large stewing chicken, cut up", "6 Tbsp. shortening", "6 Tbsp. flour", "1 large onion, chopped", "1/4 c. celery, chopped", "1 clove garlic, chopped", "6 c. hot water", "1 Tbsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. pepper", "1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped", "1/2 to 1 Tbsp. gumbo file"]
["In a large heavy saucepan, brown chicken in shortening.", "Remove and set aside.", "Stir flour in until very brown, making a roux.", "Add onion, celery and garlic; cook until slightly wilted.", "Gradually add hot water until roux is well blended.", "Add chicken and seasonings (except gumbo file).", "Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bring to steaming point.", "Lower heat and cook until chicken is tender, about 2 hours.", "Add parsley 5 minutes before removing from heat.", "Add gumbo file.", "Serve over cooked rice."]
["stewing chicken", "shortening", "flour", "onion", "celery", "clove garlic", "hot water", "salt", "pepper", "fresh parsley", "gumbo file"]