Ingredients

  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 4 Tbsp. lard
  • 4 Tbsp. flour (plain)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 bouillon cubes (beef and chicken)
  • 3 qt. boiling water
  • 1 qt. oysters
  • 1 Tbsp. file
  • salt and pepper to taste (red pepper if so desired)

Method

  • Brown flour in lard to a golden brown, stirring constantly, to prevent burning or lumping.
  • Add 1/2 chopped seasoning to browned flour; saute for 1 minute.
  • Add this mixture to the 3 quarts of boiling water; mix.
  • Add remaining seasoning and bouillon cubes; boil for about 10 minutes.
  • Put in oysters; simmer for at least 30 minutes.
  • Salt and pepper to taste, then bring to rapid boil.
  • Add file; mix well.
  • Take off heat.
  • Let set for at least 15 minutes. Serve over boiled rice.