1 qt. okra, cut up
1 med. onion, chopped
1 sm. bell pepper, chopped
3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. salt
Pinch of black pepper
1 qt. water

Smother okra with onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and cooking oil. Add salt, pepper, shrimp and water. Cook on low heat for 45 minutes. do not use iron pot for cooking okra; it will cause okra to turn black.