1/4 c Butter, margarine or oil 2 tb Flour 2 Cloves garlic minced 1/2 c Chopped onion 1/2 c Chopped gr pepper 2 c Water 1 14 1/2 0z can tomatoes 1 6 0z can tomato paste 1 tb Dried parsley 1 Bay leaf 2 tb Worchestersdhire sauce 2 ts Instant beef bouillion 1 t Chili powder 1/4 ts Pepper 1/8 ts Basil 1/8 ts Ground cloves 1 16 oz pkg frsh or frozen OKRA 2 To 2 1/2 lb peeled, deveined Shrimp, crabmeat or crayfish 3 c Hot cooked rice File powder ( opt ) Combine flour and fat in a heavy saucepot or dutch oven and cook low heat stirring constantly 10 to 15 minutes or until the mixture is light brown ( roux ). Add garlic, onion and peppers. Cook until tender. Stir in water, undrained cut up tomatoes, paste and seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook covered for 30 minutes.Add okra and seafood and return to boil. then reduece heat to a simmer anc cook another 10 to 15 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaf. Serve with rice and sprinkle with file powder. ~---