African Pork and Peanut Stew |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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 |
1/2 teaspoon 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 |
Directions:
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.
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