Riz Gras - Fat Rice (burkina Faso)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 habanero peppers
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 lb beef or 1 lb chicken, cubed
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 1/4 cups water
• 1 maggi seasoning, cube (or chicken bouillon)
• 2 1/2 cups long grain rice
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 put the habaneros, garlic, tomatoes and onion into a food processor and pulse until you get a nice paste. then heat the oil over medium heat and add the paste to the pan. cook for 8 minutes, then remove from the fire and set aside.
• 2 use a little bit of water (about 1/2 to 1 cup) to rinse out your food processor, then put the water in a separate pot along with the meat. bring the meat and water to a boil, then reduce heat. simmer for 15 minutes.
• 3 add the meat to the pan containing the paste. add the tomato paste, water and maggi (or stock) cube. stir.
• 4 wash the rice until the water runs clear. then add it to the pot and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. check it, then cook for another 10 minutes or until the water has been absorbed.
• 5 garnish with thin slices of onion.