Catfish Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. skinned fish fillet (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. melted fat or oil
• hot pepper sauce
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 c. boiling water
• 1 c. tomatoes
• 1 pkg. frozen okra
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 c. hot, cooked rice