Recipe: Chicken Gumbo

Recipes using Tabasco Sauce

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup green pepper, slivered
• 1 cup chopped celery
• Butter or salad oil
• 2 cups canned or peeled fresh tomatoes
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups cooked chicken pieces
• 1/4 tsp thyme leavs
• 1 cup sliced okra, fresh, frozen or canned
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp Tabasco Sauce
• 1/2 tsp gumbo file (you may omit)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup Basmati rice

1. Saute onion, green pepper, and celery until soft in very little butter or canola oil.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except chicken & Basmati rice; simmer for 30 minutes; add chicken and heat thoroughly.
3. About 20 minutes before serving, add Basmati rice. Stir often.
4. Season to your taste.