Don Silvers

4-6 lb hen cut up

1/2 cup cooking oil

1/4 cup flour

1 med onion chopped

2 stalks celery chopped

1cup green onions chopped

3/4 cup parsley chopped

6 quarts water

File

Brown chicken in large pot in hot oil. Remove from pot, set aside. Stir flour into oil and drippings, making a golden brown roux. Add onions and celery, cook about 10 minutes Add water which was previously heated, stir until roux is completely dissolved. Add chicken, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until chicken is tender, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Add green onions and parsley, allow to simmer an additional 15 mins. Serve over hot cooked rice. A 1/4 teaspoon of file may be added to each portion if desired.

Serves 12