Alaska Octopus Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup diced bacon
• 2 cups water
• 1 pint fresh octopus, steamed until tender
• 2 cups slightly undercooked steamed rice
• 1 pound canned tomatoes
• 1 can okra
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 diced green pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• salt and pepper to taste