1/4 cup butter -- margarine or oil |
2 tablespoons flour |
2 cloves garlic minced |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped gr pepper |
2 cups water |
16 ounces can tomatoes |
8 ounces can tomato paste |
1 tablespoon dried parsley |
1 piece bay leaf |
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce |
2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon basil |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
16 ounces fresh or frozen okra |
2 1/2 pounds peeled -- deveined, up to 2 shrimp -- crabmeat or crayfish |
3 cups hot cooked rice |
1 teaspoon file powder -- ( opt ) |