Served as main course. Non-vegetarian dish. Speciality: Reduced Carbs diet.

African

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

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. 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. Stir in chopped tomato and bell pepper. Simmer 2-3 minutes, just until the vegetables soften but still retain shape. Before serving, taste to correct seasonings; You may wish to add a final splash of lemon juice to refresh the flavors.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 1 1/4 hours

Serves: 6-8

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