1 qt. okra
2 c. diced celery
1 green pepper
1 sm. onion
1/4 c. butter or bacon dripping
2 lg. tomatoes (or 1 can tomatoes)
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. paprika
4 c. boiling water

Cut stems from okra and slice. Saute vegetables for 5 minutes. Skin tomatoes, then chop and add. Simmer vegetables gently for 30 minutes. Add salt and paprika. Can add cooked chicken, fish or bacon diced. Serve with rice.