Bayou Shrimp Creole

Bayou Shrimp Creole
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1 Cup Salad oil
1 Stalk celery, diced
5 Cup Onions, sliced
1 Cup Chili sauce
1 Teaspoon Curry powder
3 Lge. bay leaf
2 Package Frozen sliced okra
2 Can Tomatoes [#303]
3 Large Green peppers, sliced
1 Stalk celery leaves, chopped
1 Teaspoon Thyme
Salt, red & black pepper
1/2 Cup Chopped parsley
5 Pound Shrimp, cleaned & deveined
Heat oil in lge. frying pan. Add green peppers, celery, celery leaves and
onions. Cook over low heat, stirring until vegetables are eslightly
softened. Add remaining ingredients except shrimp. Cover and simmer for 1
hour, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Add shrimp 1 hour
before serving; heat thoroughly. Serve over hot cooked rice.