Japanese Curry
Get ready to savor the rich and comforting flavors of homemade Japanese curry! This easy recipe features tender chunks of meat, aromatic onions, and a delightful blend of curry roux that comes together in just minutes. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is a warm hug in a bowl that you won't want to miss!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- apple
- water (480 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- coconut (240 ml)
- honey (15 ml)
- tomato paste (15 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- ketchup (15 ml)
- soy sauce (15 ml)
📦Other(5)
- aromatics
- bouillon (15 ml)
- curry (30 ml)
- meat (454 g)
- sake (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sear off the meat until it is brown.
- 2
Sauté the aromatics.
- 3
Add the tomato paste and mix well.
- 4
Add sake and deglaze the pan, scraping what you can.
- 5
Add in the apple, honey, ketchup, and coconut to make it creamy.
- 6
Add bouillon, soy sauce, and curry to balance the flavors.
- 7
Blend with water to make the curry smooth.
- 8
Cook the meat until tender, then add the veggies.
- 9
Serve the curry over a bed of rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom your curry powder in oil for 30-60 seconds at medium heat before adding liquids to activate fat-soluble compounds and eliminate raw spice taste.technique30-60 seconds
- ✓Grate your apple on the finest setting and add it early in the cooking process - the pectin breaks down at 180°F to create natural thickening and subtle sweetness.ingredient180°F
- ✓Maintain a gentle simmer at 185-195°F for tough cuts like beef chuck - higher temps cause proteins to seize and become stringy despite long cooking.timing185-195°F
- ✓Use an immersion blender directly in the pot after adding water to create a smooth roux-like base while keeping some texture - this prevents lumpy curry blocks.equipment
- ✓Add vegetables in stages based on cooking time: root vegetables need 20-25 minutes, while softer vegetables like potatoes need only 12-15 minutes to prevent mushiness.timing20-25 minutes vs 12-15 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Japanese Curry
Get ready to savor the rich and comforting flavors of homemade Japanese curry! This easy recipe features tender chunks of meat, aromatic onions, and a delightful blend of curry roux that comes together in just minutes. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is a warm hug in a bowl that you won't want to miss!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- apple
- water (480 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- coconut (240 ml)
- honey (15 ml)
- tomato paste (15 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- ketchup (15 ml)
- soy sauce (15 ml)
📦Other(5)
- aromatics
- bouillon (15 ml)
- curry (30 ml)
- meat (454 g)
- sake (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sear off the meat until it is brown.
- 2
Sauté the aromatics.
- 3
Add the tomato paste and mix well.
- 4
Add sake and deglaze the pan, scraping what you can.
- 5
Add in the apple, honey, ketchup, and coconut to make it creamy.
- 6
Add bouillon, soy sauce, and curry to balance the flavors.
- 7
Blend with water to make the curry smooth.
- 8
Cook the meat until tender, then add the veggies.
- 9
Serve the curry over a bed of rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Bloom your curry powder in oil for 30-60 seconds at medium heat before adding liquids to activate fat-soluble compounds and eliminate raw spice taste.technique30-60 seconds
- ✓Grate your apple on the finest setting and add it early in the cooking process - the pectin breaks down at 180°F to create natural thickening and subtle sweetness.ingredient180°F
- ✓Maintain a gentle simmer at 185-195°F for tough cuts like beef chuck - higher temps cause proteins to seize and become stringy despite long cooking.timing185-195°F
- ✓Use an immersion blender directly in the pot after adding water to create a smooth roux-like base while keeping some texture - this prevents lumpy curry blocks.equipment
- ✓Add vegetables in stages based on cooking time: root vegetables need 20-25 minutes, while softer vegetables like potatoes need only 12-15 minutes to prevent mushiness.timing20-25 minutes vs 12-15 minutes