Shrimp Gumbo
["1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and cleaned", "2 c. fresh okra, sliced or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, sliced", "1/3 c. shortening", "2/3 c. sliced onion", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "2 c. hot water", "1 c. canned tomatoes", "2 whole bay leaves", "6 drops liquid hot pepper sauce", "1 1/2 c. cooked rice"]
["Saute okra in shortening for 10 minutes or until okra appears dry, stirring constantly.", "Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper and shrimp.", "Cook for 5 minutes.", "Add water, tomatoes and bay leaves and add liquid hot pepper sauce.", "Serve over rice.", "Makes 4 to 6 servings."]
["shrimp", "fresh okra", "shortening", "onion", "salt", "pepper", "water", "tomatoes", "bay leaves", "pepper", "rice"]