Catfish gumbo

2 gallons

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8Catfish; cut in 1\" pieces (Farm-raised is best)
1cupCelery; chopped
1cupGreen pepper; chopped
1cupOnion; chopped
2Garlic cloves; minced
½cupVegetable oil
4Beef bouillon cubes
4cupsBoiling water
20ouncesTomatoes; undrained
2packsSliced okra (10 oz. ea)
4teaspoonsSalt
½teaspoonBlack pepper
½teaspoonThyme
3Bay leaves
6ouncesVegetable cocktail juic (V8)

Directions

Prepare fish and set aside. Saute celery, green pepper, onions and garlic in vegetable oil until tender. Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water; add remaining ingredients except fish. Bring to a boi, lower heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add fish, mix well, and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. Serve over rice.

SOURCE: Country Cooking, published by Mississippi Farm Bureau Women, 1987. Contributed by Ester Janous. Typed for you by Nancy Coleman.

Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN On 12-02-94