Uncle Favour's

  Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 45 mins | Serves: 4-6 1. The Ingredients The Rice: 3–4 cups of Uncle Favour’s Parboiled Rice . The Blend ( Tatashe Base ): 3 large red bell peppers, 3 medium tomatoes, 2 scotch bonnet peppers ( ata rodo ), and 1 large onion. The Aromatics: 1 sliced onion, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp thyme, and 1 tbsp curry powder. The Liquid Gold: ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 tbsp tomato paste, and 3–4 cups of rich chicken or beef stock . Seasoning: Knorr/Maggi cubes and salt to taste. The Garnish: Sliced onions and fresh tomato rounds (as seen in your images). 2. The Preparation Stage 1: The Base & The Boil Blend & Boil: Blend your peppers, tomatoes, and onion until smooth. Pour into a pot and boil until the water evaporates and you're left with a thick paste. Fry the Stew: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil. Sauté the sliced onions until translucent. Add the tomato paste and fry for about 5 minutes (this removes the tartnes...

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