Jolof Rice

Description
Jolof rice is a great dish when entertaining. It can be prepared in advance, refrigerated, and simply reheated just before serving time.
 * Yields 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients

 * ¾ pound beef-smoked sausage
 * 2 ounce pepperoni, thinly sliced
 * 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
 * 3 tablespoons of corn or vegetable oil
 * 2½ cups water
 * 1 pound of cleaned shrimp, fresh or frozen
 * 1 medium tomato, chopped
 * 2 chicken bouillon cubes
 * 1½ cups uncooked rice
 * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon thyme
 * ¼ teaspoon pepper
 * ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, cook smoked sausage, pepperoni, green pepper, and onion in 3 tablespoons of corn or vegetable oil until the green pepper and onion are slightly tender.
 * 2) Add shrimp.
 * 3) Cook and stir for two minutes.
 * 4) Add water, tomato, and bouillon cubes.
 * 5) Bring to a boil.
 * 6) Stir in remaining ingredients, then lower heat to low or simmer.
 * 7) Cover pot and cook 30 minutes.
 * 8) Serve hot.