Kari Tomat Jepang

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 3 tomatoes
• 3 russet potatoes ((¾ lb, 340 g; you can also use Yukon gold potatoes))
• 3 onions ((1 lb, 454 g))
• 2 carrots ((½ lb, 227 g))
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ginger ((grated, with juice; from a 1-inch, 2.5-cm knob))
• 1 lb boneless beef chuck roast
• ½ lb pork tenderloin ((use king oyster mushrooms and/or eggplants for vegetarian))
• ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp neutral oil ((divided for the beef and onions))
• 2 cups beef stock/broth
• 2 cups reserved tomato blanching water ((plus more to dilute the curry sauce, as needed))
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 box Japanese curry roux
• Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• fukujinzuke (Japanese red pickled vegetables)