For this new Japanese curry recipe (karē raisu) I reached an umami flavour by balancing out very different, yet complimentary, flavours. My chicken-style fried tofu (see the recipe) really adds to it!
Cook the rice following instruction and set aside.
Prep my chicken-style tofu (see recipe).
Grate the shallots and pear. Dice the sweet potato. Blend 2tbsp peanuts.
In a bowl, dissolve the curry paste and coconut cream in the vegetable stock. Set aside.
In a frying pan, heat the coconut oil and throw in the grated shallots and pear. Sauté for 1-2mn until fragrant, then add sweet potato dices and stir well.
Add the curry-coconut-stock mix, reduce to low-medium heat and cook for 20-25mn until the liquid thickens to a cream and the sweet potato is tender.
Throw in the baby spinach and the peanuts mix. Stir well and add the Vegant Nuoc Mam for an umami taste.
Serve immediately with rice, tofu and sprinkle coriander-peanuts on top!