Kabocha

Ingredients

  • 1 TblCanola Oil
  • 1OnionLarge
  • 1Red Bell PepperMedium
  • 1Green Bell PepperMedium
  • 1 TblTomato Paste
  • 2 inch pieceGinger RootFresh, peeled and chopped
  • 3 clovesGarlicMinced
  • 1 tspCumin Seed
  • 1 tspCorianderGround
  • 1/4 tspSalt
  • 2 cups (10 ounces)Kabocha SquashPeeled, Cubed
  • 4 cupsChicken Broth(or vegetable)
  • 14.5 oz CanCrushed Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cupCilantro Leavescoarsely chopped
  • 2Jalapeñosseeded or not, ground to a paste
  • 1/4 cupPeanutsroasted, salted

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Instructions

1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and bell peppers; cook until they have softened, 5 to 8 minutes. 2. Add the tomato paste, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander and salt; cook for about 1 minute, until the tomato paste darkens slightly and the spices become fragrant. Add the squash and stir to coat. 3. Pour in the broth and crushed tomatoes; increase the heat to high. Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to medium or medium-low (enough heat to maintain steady bubbles at the edges); cook, uncovered, until the squash is so tender it breaks apart easily, about 20 minutes. 4. In a medium bowl, thin the peanut butter by combining it with a ladleful of the stew, stirring until smooth and pourable. Scrape the peanut butter mixture into the pot, and stir to combine. Add the cilantro leaves. 5. Use a potato masher to break up the squash (right in the pot), leaving some pieces intact for a chunky texture. 6. Serve with ground jalapeño paste, topped with the chopped peanuts and more cilantro leaves.