Place ducks in Dutch oven with water, celery salt, salt and pepper and boil until tender. Remove ducks and set aside.
Fry fresh okra in oil about 10 minutes.
Make a roux using the stick of butter and 4 Tbsp flour, until the roux is chocolate brown. Add cut-up ducks and 3 quarts of water. Bring all to a boil and simmer 2 to 3 hours. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with a little rice in soup bowls and garnish with the filé and chopped scallions.
Servings: 10