Jollof Rice with Red Pepper Sauce - Lakewinds Food Co-op

Ingredients

• 2 red bell peppers
• 3 Roma tomatoes
• 1 medium yellow onion, <em>quartered</em>
• ½ habanero pepper,<em> sliced and seeded</em>
• 6 garlic cloves, <em>peeled</em>
• 2-4 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2-inch knob of fresh ginger, <em>peeled</em>
• ¼ cup water, <em>as needed for blending</em>
• 3 cups white basmati rice
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 medium onion, <em>diced</em>
• 4 Tablespoons tomato paste
• Roasted pepper sauce, <em>above</em>
• 1 Tablespoon chicken bouillon paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 teaspoons curry powder
• 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
• Salt &amp; black pepper, t<em>o taste</em>
• 3 cups beef stock*