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

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.