Ayimolou

Instructions

1. The day before, soak the beans in cold water, then rinse them.
2. Cook the beans in 1 liter of water for 30 minutes, until tender but not falling apart.
3. In another pot, heat the palm oil and cook the chopped onion and tomatoes for 5 minutes.
4. Add the rinsed rice and stir for a few minutes so it coats in oil.
5. Pour in the beans with their cooking liquid, add the whole chili and salt, then bring to a boil.
6. Cover and cook over very low heat for 20 minutes without stirring, until the water is absorbed.
7. Let rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving.