2 lb. shrimp
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 sprigs parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp thyme
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
2 cup water
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cup raw rice
1 tsp salt
3 - 5 drops hot pepper sauce