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Tomato Curry with Farro Recipe

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A Japanese Take on a Global Favorite. Tomato curry is a flavorful and heartwarming dish that brings together the rich tastes of Japan with the tangy sweetness of tomatoes and the nuttiness of farro.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dried farro, cooked
  • 4 cups konbu dashi
  • 1 1/2 cups potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup baby carrots, halved
  • 11 1/2 cups onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste (or 1 tsp crushed garlic + 1 tsp grated ginger)
  • 6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 28 oz can whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 6 Tbsp Japanese curry powder
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp shiokoji
  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashews, toasted and ground into a fine powder
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

For Serving:

Brown rice or white rice with mixed grains

Chopped green onions, finely chopped parsley, pickles (fukujinzuke, rakkyo, takuan, benishouga etc.)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Farro: Cook farro according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Dashi: Make the konbu dashi. Once done, remove the konbu and set the dashi aside, keeping it warm.
  3. Cook the Vegetables: In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and cook the onions and bell peppers until they begin to brown, stirring occasionally (about 4 minutes).
  4. Microwave the carrots and potatoes for about 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Sauté and Add Flavor: Add ginger garlic paste to the onions and bell peppers, cooking for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add in the carrots, potatoes, and flour, coating the vegetables. Cook until the flour turns light tan-brown.
  7. Add the Tomatoes and Spices: Add in the canned tomatoes with juice, ketchup, curry powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, shiokoji, ground cashews, and about ¾ cup of cooked farro.
  8. Stir to evenly distribute and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the tomato curry over rice with your desired toppings, and enjoy!

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