Asian fusion Chili

Asian rub recipe

This is good for 2 lbs of meat. I used ribs, but you could also roast a pork shoulder or beef brisket. Use tofu for a vegetarian version or use no meat in the chili.

1/3 cup brown sugar

2. T garlic powder

2 T. chili powder

2 T. ground coriander

2 T. ground cumin

2 T. five spice powder

1 T. salt

2 t. onion powder

2 t. ground ginger

1 t. cayenne pepper

Chili Recipe

Meat or tofu prepared with Asian rub(optional)

1 T. oil

One large onion

one head of garlic

one lb. poblano peppers

one lb. green peppers

two pounds plum tomatoes

4 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup soy sauce

3 cans beans, I used black, kidney and pinto

1 T. Chili pepper

1 T. Five Spice Powder

1 T. ground cumin

2 T. chili oil

salt to taste

1. Chop up all the peppers, onion and garlic and saute in a large pot until softened. Chop up tomatoes and add them.

2. Add the spices and chili oil and stir in.

3. Add the meat or tofu if using it, beans, soy sauce and broth.

4. Bring to a boil and add salt to taste. simmer for an hour preferably to allow flavors to come together.

Add cheese, sour cream, greek yogurt, scallions and/ or cilantro to the top.