Name: Gumbo
Ingredients: 2 lb Okra; washed, stemmed, and; ; cut into 1/4" rounds; 1/4 c Vegetable oil; Emeril's Essence; see * Note; 2 c Peeled; seeded, chopped tomatoes; 1 c Chopped onions; 1 c Chopped celery; Salt; to taste; Cayenne pepper; to taste; 5 Bay leaves; 1/2 ts Dried thyme leaves; 1 tb Minced garlic; 8 c Water; 2 lb Medium shrimp; peeled and deveined; 2 c Cooked white rice; warm; 2 tb Chopped green onions

“Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice” (Phi 4:4). All our joy must terminate in God; and our thoughts of God must be delightful thoughts. Delight thyself in the Lord (Psm. 37:4)… Observe, it is our duty and privilege to rejoice in God, and to rejoice in Him always; at all times, in all conditions; even when we suffer for Him, or are afflicted by Him. We must not think the worse of Him or of His ways for the hardships we meet with in His service. There is enough in God to furnish us with matter of joy in the worst circumstance on earth… Joy in God is a duty of great consequence in the Christian life; and Christians need to be again and again called to it.

Matthew Henry

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains		Essnce06	6	servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Okra; washed, stemmed, and
		; cut into 1/4" rounds
1/4	c	Vegetable oil
		Emeril's Essence; see * Note
2	c	Peeled; seeded, chopped tomatoes
1	c	Chopped onions
1	c	Chopped celery
		Salt; to taste
		Cayenne pepper; to taste
5		Bay leaves
1/2	ts	Dried thyme leaves
1	tb	Minced garlic
8	c	Water
2	lb	Medium shrimp; peeled and deveined
2	c	Cooked white rice; warm
2	tb	Chopped green onions

INSTRUCTIONS

* Note: See the "Emeril's Essence Information" recipe which is included in
this collection.
In a large pot, heat the oil. Fry the okra, stirring constantly, for 10 to
12 minutes or until most of the slime disappears. Season with Emeril's
Essence. Add the tomatoes, onions, and celery, stirring occasionally, cook
for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are wilted. Season with salt
and cayenne. Add the bay leaves, thyme, garlic and water. Stir and bring to
a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook
for 30 minutes. Serve with rice and garnish with green onions and Emeril's
Essence. This recipe yields 6 servings.
Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD
NETWORK - (Show # EE-2386 broadcast 10-11-1996) Downloaded from their
Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com
Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com
12-11-1996
Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse
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