Tahitian pork curry with taro, also known as "Po'e Porc au Taro", is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the taste of juicy pork, tender taro, and aromatic spices. Originating from the beautiful islands of Tahiti, this curry is a perfect blend of Polynesian and French culinary influences, offering a unique and satisfying dining experience. To prepare this delicious dish, you will need a selection of fresh ingredients, including pork shoulder, taro root, coconut milk, and a variety of spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Let's dive right into the step-by-step guide to creating this delectable Tahitian pork curry with taro.
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TAHITIAN PORK CURRY WITH TARO
Nothing like the taste of homegrown suckling pig that has self marinaded on the fruit from your own garden. Polynesian pork is in my opinion the best pork anywhere in the world.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Curries
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Get all the ingredients and tools ready.
- Wash and peel the taro, cut into cubes and blanch 10 minutes in salted water.
- Drain and put aside.
- Peel and chop the onion and the garlic.
- Cut the meat into cubes.
- Sear the meat in a heavy Dutch oven, add the onion, paprika and curry, singe with the flour.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Put water, add garlic and the taro.
- Cook for 40 minutes stirring regularly.
- Check seasonings, bind with the coconut milk and serve hot.
CANTONESE-STYLE TARO AND PORK BELLY CASSEROLE
This casserole relies on the complementary flavors and textures of taro and pork belly: one meaty, the other earthy; one chewy, the other tender.
Provided by Wilson Tang
Categories HarperCollins Dinner Pork Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Dairy Free Christmas Peanut Free Sesame Oil
Yield Serves 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- BRING a large pot of water to a boil. Submerge the pork belly in the boiling water for 2 minutes to clean it. Remove from the pot and place in a colander. Rinse under cold water.
- USING a siu yuk poker (a needle or skewer works just as well), poke holes in the skin of the pork belly. (This will make the skin crispy after cooking.)
- IN a large bowl, toss the pork belly with the soy sauce to coat.
- MEANWHILE, heat the neutral oil in a large skillet to 350°F over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly and fry for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the oil and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- MAKING sure your oil is still at 350°F, add the taro (working in batches, if needed) and fry for about 2 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined tray.
- ONCE the pork belly is cool enough to handle, cut it into 3-inch strips. Place in a large bowl and mix with the taro.
- IN a small bowl, combine the salt, MSG, sugar, wine, toasted sesame oil, chicken powder, white pepper, five-spice powder, and fermented bean curd. Stir until the bean curd is broken up. Pour over the pork belly and taro mixture and toss until coated.
- ON a heat-safe tray, alternate tiles of pork belly and taro root, tightly packed. You can use multiple trays. Using the steaming method below, steam the trays in batches for 30 minutes, or until tender.
- USING a spatula or your hands, transfer the pork belly to the platter, maintaining the alternating pattern. Pour the remaining sauce on top and serve.
- How to Steam:
- Steaming is perhaps what sets dim sum apart from all other dumpling-loving kitchens of the world. We steam everything at Nom Wah in an industrial Vulcan steamer. At home, I recommend steaming in a wok. Steaming times vary depending on the density and size of what you are steaming. But the general setup to steam in a wok is as follows.
- Fill the wok with enough water to come up to the lower rim of the steamer but not so much the waterline is above the food bed. Line the bottom of the steamer with paper or a lotus leaf or something so that the fiddly bits won't fall through the cracks. (If steaming dumplings or bao, you won't need to line the steamer.) Place whatever needs steaming in the basket, leaving ample room between items. Bring water to boil and steam for the desired duration. If you need more water-water tends to evaporate-add boiling, not cold, water so as not to stop the steaming.
- If you do want to DIY it, just use a plate in a pot. All you need is tinfoil and a plate that fits in your pot. Fill a pot with ½ an inch of water. Then make a sort of tripod out of tinfoil by forming three golf ball-sized balls and placing them in the bottom of the pot, making sure their tops rest above the waterline. Rest the plate on the tinfoil, cover, and steam. This method is especially useful when making rice rolls, in which you'll be using a cake pan instead of the plate.
- You can put anything in the steamer as long as it isn't so small that it would tumble through the holes into the roiling waters below.
TAHITIAN PORK
Make and share this Tahitian Pork recipe from Food.com.
Provided by sheila
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch with soy sauce; toss with meat until all meat is coated. Brown in hot oil; when done drain.
- Drain pineapple reserving juice. Add reserved juice, vinegar, sugar, and garlic salt to meat.
- Bring to boil, then reduce heat; cover and simmer 45 minutes.
- Dissolve remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch in water; add to meat. Cook stirring constantly until thickened and translucent.
- Add pineapple, heat through.
- Serve on a bed of cabbage.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 89.2, Sodium 433.1, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 25.3, Protein 34.5
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the curry will taste. This is especially true for the vegetables and herbs.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: The beauty of curry is that there are endless possibilities when it comes to flavor. Feel free to add or subtract spices to suit your own taste.
- Cook the curry low and slow: This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen. Don't rush the process!
- Serve the curry with rice or roti: This will help to soak up all of the delicious sauce.
- Garnish the curry with fresh herbs: This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Tahitian pork curry with taro is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The curry is packed with flavor and the taro adds a unique and hearty touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new curry recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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