Gumbo 2

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) salt
• ½ tablespoon(s) Red Pepper
• 1 cup(s) bell pepper, chopped
• 2 pound(s) medium shrimp (or crab, chicken, sausage, crawfish tails, wild duck or goose-whatever suits your fancy)
• 1 teaspoon(s) file, optional or season to your taste
• 1 cup(s) green onion, chopped
• 2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 quart(s) water
  • 1 cup(s) flour
  • ¾ cup(s) cooking oil

Mix oil and flour in a heavy skillet to make roux. Cook until medium dark brown, stirring mixture constantly. This takes about 40 to 50 minutes on the stove. When done, put roux in 4 quarts of water on medium heat; stir until roux is dissolved. Add onion, celery and bell pepper. Let cook for 1 ho...

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