Crab Gumbo

 Ingredients

• 1 Can of Tomatoes,
• 1 Dozen Okra
• 1 Onion Cut Fine
• 1 Tablespoonful of Lard.
• 10-15 Crabs

Directions

1. Into the hot lard, sift 2 tablespoonsful of flour, stir until brown.
2. Then put in the tomatoes, okra and onion; to this add about 1 quart and a half of boiling water; let cook until done.
3. Put 1 dozen crabs in boiling water, then remove the top shell, and clean thoroughly, put into the gumbo, and let boil 15 or 20 minutes.

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Jonathan Durel
Louisiana Anthology
March 28th, 2023