This is one of those dishes that I really enjoy making because it is basically a one-pot dish. Okay, maybe two because you cook the vegetables separately. When I browned the chunks of pork in olive oil and added the spices, lemon strips, and lemongrass, the aroma was wonderful.
I think I kept it on the stove longer than I needed to just because I loved looking at the yellow-orange color and smelling the fragrance in the kitchen. Turmeric and curry powder gave it that beautiful color. The addition of coconut milk combined with the spices and lemongrass is what makes the sauce in this stew like no other. For my vegetables I used potatoes, carrots, celery root, onions, and peas which I added at the last possible minutes so they wouldn't get mushy.
This was THE best stew. Since it had potatoes, I decided not to serve this over rice or noodles. All it needed was a loaf of crusty bread to make it a complete meal. This was such a big hit that I know I will be making it again and again.
Unfortunately, the French Fridays with Dorie server is down, so you can't view the links from those in the group who made this week's recipe, but I encourage you to check them out when the server is back up on Sunday.
You can find this recipe on pp. 274-275 in Dorie Greenspan's Around My French Table.
Oh, and in case you didn't see Dorie's announcement, she has posted her glossary to her book, Around My French Table, on her Web site. It is a wonderful resource for not just this book, so make sure you check it out!
Looks wonderful! Sadly mine did not work out this week but I have a feeling I would have loved yours!
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks very tasty.
ReplyDeleteA quick search on the recipe title will bring up all the great links posted to date from diligent, punctual Doristas (not me as of now!). I'm so happy you enjoyed this one. I liked it too, but accepted it for what it was: a French curry! Crusty bread must have been wonderful to sop up the brothy sauce.
ReplyDeleteLooks terrific! I'm so jealous of your 80 degree days. It's well over 100 degrees here in Austin with no end to the heat on the horizon. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked this dish! I liked it, too, but forgot to get the root veggies. I'll have to try again because your photo looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteCoconut milk and curry are so good together. This looks delicious - AND healthy with your great selection o' veggies! Wonderful presentation!
ReplyDeleteYour stew looks delicious, Elaine. I like how rich and browned your sauce looks. I didn't love this, but I'm wondering if it had to do with the weather. I did make with summer vegetables, but it was in the 90's and way too hot for stew. Maybe I'll try again in October. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYour sauce turned out just beautifully, Elaine! I'm glad the heat wave has eased where you are. There's been no sign of one here, thank goodness, but other parts of Canada are roasting right now.
ReplyDeleteYour stew looks beautiful in the bowl with all the sauce!
ReplyDeleteI like the peas too. I cooked mine in a Dutch oven on top of the stove and thought it came out fine. My oven really heats up my house. I like the way you described all the spices and smells,very nice ;-)
Hi, Elaine! I love your addition of peas. Your stew looks great & I agree about the smell of the spices! Have you ever ordered from www.penzeys.com? That's where I ordered the Rogan Josh seasoning from.
ReplyDeleteI took some gorgeous photos of Blue Herons tonight!
Have a wonderful weekend!
The dish is beautiful.. it look hearty and filling.. perfect 'supper' with bread!
ReplyDeleteI love your faux bois placemat and napkins :-)
The broth from this was pretty good. One of my kids kept using bread to soak up all the extra juices off her plate!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
This is neat- not only did I enjoy your post (as always) but from the comments I picked the tip about searching to find the other Doristas. Which we like to do because server or not, it is still FFWD :) Lovely photos and so happy you liked it. Nana will definitely revisit and I may head over to her house when she does. So funny because she said the same comment about not putting it on noodles when there is a potato in the recipe. Great minds think alike. Happy FF ~
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous is this? It looks delicious and I'm sure it disappeared from your table in minutes. You did a great job with the challenge. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed! Can you PLEASE send some of your weather this way???? Dying here with the heat :)
ReplyDeleteI simply have to try this dish once the weather cools down. All the Doristas made it sound wonderful. Thanks for the info on the server and the glossary.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely! I wish I had added peas; they add a nice pop of color.
ReplyDeleteI love the flavours in it, looks absolutely delicious.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you enjoyed this one. It was certainly weather appropriate for me, but it just didn't tickle my tastebuds.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your photos and seeing the differences in your outcome compared to mine.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I always trying to find new recipes and I might have to try it. Thanks for sharing!!!
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