Ingredients

  • 1 lb. skinned catfish fillets
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. green pepper
  • 1/2 c. onion
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 16 oz. tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. sliced okra
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. cooked rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Method

  • Cut fillets into bite size pieces.
  • Cook celery, onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender.
  • Dissolve bouillon cubes in water.
  • Add bouillon, tomatoes, okra and seasoning; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add catfish.
  • Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Remove bay leaf. Place 1/3 cup rice in each of 6 bowls.
  • Fill with gumbo.