Clam Gumbo
Ingredients:- 1 51oz. can Sea Watch Chopped Clams, drained
- 2 cups fresh okra, sliced
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 2/3 cup onion, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 cup canned tomatoes
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 6 drops hot pepper sauce
- 1 ½ cups rice, cooked
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- Sauté okra in shortening for 10 minutes, stirring constantly or until okra appears dry.
- Add garlic, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add water, tomatoes, bay leaves and clams.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves and add liquid hot pepper sauce.
- Serve over rice.
Yield: 6-8 servings