Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce
Description
This recipe for Thai pork chops is a quick and easy dish that combines the standard pan-seared pork with the wonderful flavor of coconut and peanuts.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
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1/3 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup coconut milk
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2 tablespoons peanut butter
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 cup chopped green onion
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1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1
On a plate, combine flour, cumin, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to distribute the spices. Coat pork chops with flour mixture, and shake off any excess.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops in the hot skillet, and fry for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
3
While the pork chops cook, stir together chicken broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, honey, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
4
Remove pork chops to a serving platter, and keep warm.
5
Pour peanut sauce into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Pour peanut sauce over chops, and garnish with green onion, bell pepper, peanuts, and cilantro.