Caribbean Rice and Beans

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1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and diced (while handling, protect your hands and eyes, and avoid breathing fumes)

2 (16-ounce) cans black beans (or your choice of beans), rinsed clean

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 cup dry rice

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

1 tablespoon chopped chives

Hot sauce, to taste (recommended: Tabasco)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper