3 lbs. okra (cut)
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 onions
3 cloves garlic
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1 lb. crab meat (opt.)
1 lg. slice ham, cubed
3 lbs. shrimp, cleaned & deveined
1/2 doz. crabs, cleaned & halved
3 qts. water
1 pt. oysters
Salt & pepper to taste
Parsley

In large fry pan, fry okra, turning often, until no longer sticky; remove. Brown ham and other seasonings. Add tomatoes and smother until tomatoes are well cooked. Add okra, crabs and shrimp and mix well. Add water (about 2 quarts) and cook slowly about 1 hour, adding water according to thickness desired. Add crab meat and oysters last and serve over hot cooked rice.