Catfish Etouffee

Ingredients

• 1 cup enriched white rice
• 2 cups water
• 4 tablespoons brown roux
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• red pepper flakes (to taste)