INGREDIENTS

1. 1/2lbchickens, chopped
2. 1/2lbshrimp, chopped
3. 1/2lbsummer sausage, chopped
4. 2tablespoonsvegetable oil
5. 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
6. 2cups choppedokra
7. 1largewhite onion
8. 2tablespoonsvegetable oil
9. 1/2quartdiced tomatoes
10. 4 1/2cupswater
11. 5/8bay leaf
12. 1/2teaspoonsalt
13. 2clovesgarlic, minced
14. 5/8red bell pepper, chopped
15. ground black pepper
16. 2cupsrice
17. 1cupcorn

DIRECTIONS

1. Pre Cook the Rice.
2. Make a dark roux by heating a large skillet over high heat.
3. Then add 2 tablespoons oil and flour to the pan, and whisk together quickly.
4. Continue cooking and stirring until a darkened paste forms.
5. Cook Chicken.
6. Stir in shrimp and sausage.
7. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until the shrimp turns pink.
8. Set aside.
9. In another pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
10. Stir in okra and onion; cook until okra is tender.
11. Mix in tomatoes.
12. Add water, bay leaf, garlic, salt, red pepper, corn, cooked rice, and meats.
13. Cover, and cook slowly for 30 minutes.