Riz Gras

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

3. Add the meat to the pan containing the paste. Add the tomato paste, water and Maggi (or stock) cube. Stir.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

5. Garnish with thin slices of onion.

Step 6

Notes: 2 bay leaves added to processor to make paste, 1 tsp jamaican curry powder on meat, added directly to pan after cooking down paste. 1 tsp marjoram, thyme added with water.