Curry de porc au taro tahitien (Tahitian Pork Curry with Taro)
Curry de porc au taro tahitien (Tahitian Pork Curry with Taro) is a traditional Tahitian recipe for a classic curry of pork and taro corms in a spiced coconut milk base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Tahitian version of: Tahitian Pork Curry with Taro (Curry de porc au taro tahitien).
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Tahitian Pork Curry with Taro is a delicious and flavourful dish that combines the rich flavuors of pork with the earthy taste of taro. This dish is a popular traditional Tahitian recipe that is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal. as in many Polynesian islands, pork is a favoured meat and taro is a staple (both for the starchy corms and the greens).
Ingredients:
1 kg of taro corms (tarua), washed, peeled and cubed
1.5 kg of pork loin, cubed
2 tbsp of curry powder
6 tsp of paprika
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 tsp of flour
2 tsp of cooking oil
200ml of coconut milk
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Method:
Bring a pan of salted water to a boil, add the taro pieces, return to a boil and cook for 10 minutes then drain in a colander.
Place a cast iron casserole (Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Once hot add the meat and sear until nicely browned all over. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Add the onion, paprika and curry to the oil remaining in the pan. Stir-fry for 90 seconds then scatter over the flour and stir to combine. Continue cooking, stirring, for 2 minutes or until the flour is lightly toasted.
Blend in 250ml water along with the garlic and parboiled taro. Return the pork to the pot then pour in enough water to just cover the ingredients.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 40 minutes, stirring frequently.
Adjust the seasonings to taste then stir in the coconut milk. Bring back to a simmer and cook until the gravy has thickened to your liking.
Serve hot with rice, mashed taro and/or flatbread.
If you like your curries spicier (and I do) add in a few chopped chillies along with the onion.
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