From Sweet Mama Janisse’s Kitchen
Bless My Soul Café
Scarlet Lady Rice
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Scarlet Lady Red Rice
(Makes 6 to 8 servings)
1 ½ cups long grain rice (uncooked)
3 cups chicken stock or water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic
Mama Janisse’s Chili Pepper Paste
1 cup cooking oil
1-cup tomato sauce
Bring water or broth to a boil; add rice, lower heat and cover.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onions, red bell pepper, celery and garlic until softened. Add Sweet Mama Janisse’s Chili Pepper Paste and tomato sauce, heat thoroughly.
Transfer rice to a large mixing bowl and stir in the vegetable mixture.
If needed add a little more oil to make mixing smoother.
