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Liberia: Pearlu Rice (Chicken and Ham in Stew)

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Recipe Introduction

Pearlu Rice is one of the most popular dishes in Liberia. It is a "dinner in a dish" entree and all that is required with it is a green salad such as our Jungle Salad (see page 133). Serve Pearlu Rice in a large bowl, and allow everyone to help themselves. Cut 1 3-lb. CHICKEN in 8 serving pieces.
Wash, drain, and dry. Spread out and allow to stand for 15 minutes.
Dip in flour seasoned with SALT, PEPPER, AND PAPRIKA.
In a 9-inch heavy skillet:
Brown chicken in 1 cup COOKING OIL, on all sides.
Transfer to a 6-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot.
Brown 2 Ibs. HAM (oven ready) cut in 1-inch cubes on all sides, in the same skillet.
Add to the pot: 1/2 cup ONIONS chopped coarsely
2 cups CABBAGE chopped coarsely.
Blend: 2 quarts WATER
1 6-oz. can TOMATO PASTE
1 Tbs. SALT
1/2 tsp. BLACK PEPPER
few drops TABASCO.
Add the liquid to the pot.
Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
Remove chicken from the pot.
Add 2 1/2 cups BROWN RICE (uncooked).
Cook for 45 minutes, adding water if necessary during cooking.
Return chicken to pot about 5 minutes before ready to serve.