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Hmmm, I cannot seem to find a photo of the finished product. Sorry Mr. Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry!
Sometimes, I am too intimidated by the ingredients in a dish to try the meal, whether it be a choice at a restaurant or a recipe to make. And then, a very few times, I exuberantly go for the dish because one or two of the ingredients are a new favourite and the rest sound interesting. The latter was the case with this meal. Looking back, I can see why the result was not tasty. Chickpeas and coconut milk? Sweet potatoes and orange juice? Peanut butter and spinach? Do I have any idea of what is going on? Live and learn. That is what I sigh at the end of the day. Live and learn.
Modifications: I added an extra tsp of yellow curry paste and used fresh, chopped green beans instead of frozen peas.
Preparation: Easy. Some chopping and grating, and then simmer.
Verdict: This is not a keeper. It was not spicy. The peanut butter flavour overwhelmed everything else, even the coconut milk and curry paste. The dominant taste was one of thick sweetness/peanut-ness and I couldn't handle more than a few bites. The overall texture bothered me greatly. The cilantro helped add some crisp freshness, but it was not enough.
I don't think I'll be eating food with coconut milk in it for some time. Somehow the association with this dish will stick to that ingredient for a while.
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