Nigerian Jollof Rice

Ingredients

• 3 red bell pepper
• 3 Plum tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 2 scotch bonnet/habanero (use less if you don't like it spicy)
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup oil
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon curry Powder
• 1 teaspoons salt ( or add to taste)
• white Pepper or black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or 3 cubes)
• 4 cups long grain rice (rinsed and drained)
• 3-4 cups chicken stock (Please read notes on the water ratio)
• 1 large tomato (sliced)
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons butter (at room temperature - optional)

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