Sierra Leonean Jollof Rice

Ingredients

• 4 cups long-grain rice, washed
• 5 tomatoes, blended
• 2 red bell peppers, blended
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers, blended
• 1 onion, blended, plus 1 sliced
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 lb chicken pieces
• 3 cups chicken stock

Instructions

1. 1Brown the chicken pieces in oil, then remove and set aside.
2. 2Fry the sliced onion in the same oil until soft, then add tomato paste and fry 5 minutes.
3. 3Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, scotch bonnet, and onion, and pour into the pot.
4. 4Simmer the sauce 20 minutes until reduced, then return chicken to the pot with chicken stock.
5. 5Stir in the rice, cover, and cook on low heat 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
6. 6Fluff and serve hot.

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