5 Easy and Practical Japanese Curry Recipes That Aren't Just Rice Accompaniments

Kapanlagi.com - Japanese curry, with its distinctive flavor and thick texture, has become one of the favorite dishes in various parts of the world. However, did you know that Japanese curry is not just a rice accompaniment? This curry seasoning makes it an amazing base for various creative dishes.

From savory bread to warming noodles, Japanese curry comes in a variety of appetizing forms. In this article, Kapanlagi will invite you to explore some recipes based on Japanese curry that are not only delicious but also easy and practical to make at home in various preparations.

Here is a list of easy and practical Japanese curry recipes. Get ready to indulge your taste buds with unforgettable flavors!

1. Kare Raisu - Japanese Curry Rice

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Kare Raisu is a Japanese dish consisting of white rice topped with a thick curry sauce containing meat and vegetables, popular as an everyday meal. Here are the steps to make Japanese curry:

Ingredients:

- 1 block of instant Japanese curry

- 400g beef, diced

- 2 potatoes, diced

- 2 carrots, diced

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon of cooking oil

- 4 cups of water

- White rice for serving

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.

2. Add the beef, cook until it changes color.

3. Add the potatoes and carrots, stir well.

4. Pour in the water, cook until the vegetables are tender.

5. Add the curry block, stir until dissolved and thickened.

6. Serve with white rice.

2. Curry Bread - Stuffed Curry Bread

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Curry Bread is a Japanese fried bread filled with thick curry, coated with breadcrumbs, resulting in a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. Here is how to make this Japanese curry:

Ingredients:

- 1 block of instant Japanese curry

- 300g all-purpose flour

- 1 tsp instant yeast

- 1 tbsp sugar

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1 egg

- 150ml warm milk

- 30g butter

- Breadcrumbs for coating

- Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Make the bread dough by mixing flour, yeast, sugar, salt, egg, and milk. Knead until smooth, add butter, knead again. Let it rest for 1 hour.

2. Prepare the curry filling by cooking the curry block according to the instructions, let it cool.

3. Divide the dough into small balls, fill with curry, and seal tightly.

4. Dip in water, then roll in breadcrumbs.

5. Fry until golden brown.

3. Curry Udon - Udon Curry

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Curry Udon is a dish of thick udon noodles served in a thick Japanese curry broth, often added with meat and vegetables. Here is how to make Japanese curry:

Ingredients:

- 1 block of instant Japanese curry

- 2 servings of udon

- 100g of thinly sliced beef

- 1/2 onion, sliced

- 2 stalks of green onion, cut into 2 cm pieces

- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

- 3 cups of water

- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion and beef with sesame oil.

2. Add water, put in the curry block, stir until dissolved.

3. Add udon, cook until boiling.

4. Add soy sauce, mix well.

5. Serve with a sprinkle of green onion.

4. Curry Korokke - Curry Croquette

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Kare Korokke is a Japanese croquette filled with a mixture of potatoes and curry, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until crispy, often served as a snack or side dish. Here is how to make this Japanese curry:

Ingredients:

- 1 block of instant Japanese curry

- 3 medium-sized potatoes

- 1/4 cup milk

- 1 egg, beaten

- Flour as needed

- Breadcrumbs as needed

- Oil for frying

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil the potatoes until soft, mash them, and mix with milk, salt, and pepper.

2. Prepare the curry filling by cooking the curry block according to the instructions, then let it cool.

3. Shape the potato mixture into flat rounds, fill with curry, and seal tightly.

4. Dip in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.

5. Fry until golden brown.

5. Kare Doria - Baked Curry Rice

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Kare Doria is a Japanese-Western fusion dish consisting of rice topped with curry sauce, sprinkled with cheese, and then baked until the cheese melts and turns golden brown. Here are the steps to make this Japanese curry:

Ingredients:

- 1 block of instant Japanese curry

- 2 cups of white rice

- 200g chicken, diced

- 1/2 onion, chopped

- 100g grated mozzarella cheese

- 2 tbsp butter

- 1 tbsp olive oil

- 1 cup water

- Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion and chicken in olive oil.

2. Add water and the curry block, and cook until thickened.

3. In a heatproof dish, layer the rice, then pour the curry sauce over it.

4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.

5. Bake in the oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese melts.

6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

These are some recipes for Japanese curry that you can make. With these recipes, you can explore the versatility of Japanese curry in your own kitchen. Happy cooking and enjoy the deliciousness!

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