Jollof rice

3 large tomatoes
2 TB tomato paste
2 large onions, one chopped one sliced
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 C OIL
2 cloves garlic
1lb cubed meat
Vegetables
1 cup dry rice, cooked.

Peel tomatoes by plunging them in to boiling water for two minutes and then immediately into cold water. Slip the ski off and mash well with a fork. Combine with tomato paste and set aside. Brush the onion slices with oil and then broil in the oven for three minutes or until brown. Grind, pound or use blender or food processor to blend the broiled onions and cayenne to a paste.

In a heavy skillet over medium heat, fry chopped onion in the oil until golden. Add garlic followed by meat, stirring frequently until cubes are browned on a ll sides. Reduce heat to summer and stir in the tomato sauce. Add the onion/chili paste, along with salt and pepper and about a cup of water. If using vegetables put them in now. Stir well and simmer over low heat about 45 minutes or until meat is cooked. Mix with rice to serve.

Sincerely, Emma