1 1/2 c. sausage or ham
2 c. uncooked rice
1 lb. black-eyed peas
1 tsp. sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chopped onions
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. green onions and parsley, chopped
gumbo file

Cook rice and set aside. Cook black-eyed peas with the meat of your choice. Set aside. Melt butter. Add garlic, onion, celery and bell pepper. Add water and sugar. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add this to cooked black-eyed peas and meat. Mix thoroughly, then mix with rice. Add green onions and parsley. Leave on hot burner. Sprinkle each serving lightly with gumbo file.