Pork and Peanut Stew

Description

Serve with the chopped cilantro and peanuts on top. If desired, pass additional red pepper flakes on the side

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 2 lbs boneless Pork butt, cut into 1 in cubes
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 112 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chunky Peanut butter
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, shelled

Procedures

1. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoons of the oil on high heat. When hot, add the Pork cubes and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic, curry powder, coriander, cumin, and crushed red pepper. Cook 1 minute. Add ginger, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
2. Bring liquid to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes. Add Peanut butter and blend well. Cook stew another 3 minutes, uncovered to blend.
3. Stir in chopped tomato and bell pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes, just until the vegetables soften but still retain shape.
4. Before serving, taste to correct seasonings; You may wish to add a final splash of lemon juice to refresh the flavors.