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Shrimp Gumbo

2 cups sliced okra
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2/3 cup chopped green onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups water
1 cup seeded and chopped tomato
2 bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Hot cooked rice for accompaniment

1. Saute okra in oil for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add shrimp, green onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in water, tomatoes, bay leave and hot pepper sauce. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
3. Serve over the cooked rice.

Makes 3 servings.