Shrimp Creole

                                                                                           
Quantities                Ingredients
1 c.
Sliced onions, peeled
1/2 c.
Celery, diced
1 clove
Garlic, peeled and diced
3 Tbsp.
Vegetable oil or salad oil or olive oil
1 Tbsp.
Salt
1 Tbsp.
Granulated sugar
1 Tbsp.
Chili powder
1 c.
Water
2 c.
Canned tomatoes
2 c.
Fresh, cooked shrimp (cleaned)
4 c.
White rice or mix of rice boiled

Preparation Procedures:

1. Cook onions, celery and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes. 

2. Add flour, salt, sugar and chili powder which have mixed with 1/2 cup of water. Add remaining water and simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes. 

3. Add tomatoes, vinegar and shrimp. Heat thoroughly. 

4. Pack hot rice in buttered 1 quart ring mold. Turn out on a serving plate. 

5. Arrange shrimp mixture in center and around edge of rice mold or shrimp mixture   can be combined in pot.