Japanese Curry Rice カレーライス
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
500 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Japanese Curry Rice カレーライス
Description
Japanese Curry Rice カレーライス starts by cooking plain rice according to instructions. The protein, such as chicken, is cut into bite-size pieces. Potatoes, carrots, and onions are peeled and chopped into large chunks. Garlic is sliced and sautéed in olive oil to release aroma, followed by adding onions and protein to brown lightly. Once the meat turns whitish and the potatoes start to show translucency, water, honey, and grated apple are added to create a flavorful broth.
The mixture is simmered until vegetables are tender, approximately 15 minutes. Curry roux blocks are then added off heat and dissolved using a ladle, thickening the sauce evenly before returning to low heat to simmer briefly. The texture is thick and creamy with a balance of savory and subtle sweetness from the apple and honey.
The finished curry is poured over cooked rice and typically served with pickled condiments like fukushinduke or rakkyo to add a crunchy, tangy contrast. Worcestershire sauce can be added optionally for depth. This dish showcases a comforting, home-style Japanese curry with familiar vegetables and a mild sauce.
Rice cooking time varies by method; starting the rice first allows simultaneous curry preparation. Using bite-sized ingredients ensures even cooking and easy eating.
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups rice uncooked; follow the instructions on your rice cooker
- 1/2 curry roux large packet
- 9 oz your preferred protein *3
- 1 brown onion
- 1 potato 4, large
- 1 carrot *5
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup apple grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- Pinch salt to taste
- Pinch black pepper to taste
- 2 cups water approximately 500 ml
- fukushinduke optional, or rakkyo; to accompany condiments
- Worcestershire sauce optional
Instructions
- Start to cook rice. *7
- Cut the meat into bite size pieces and set aside
- Peel and cut the potatoes, carrot, and onion into large bite size pieces and set aside.
- Peel and slice the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and add garlic
- When the garlic is fragrant, add the onion to cook.
- Add the chicken to cook and when they change into whitish colour, add potato, carrot, and onion and stir with a wooden spatula.
- When the oil has coated evenly on all the ingredients and the outer-edge of the potatoes have become transparent, add the water, honey, and grated apple.
- Bring it to boil and then turn the heat down to low to simmer until the potatoes become soft. and all the other ingredients are cooked. (Takes about 15 minutes)
- Turn the heat off, break the curry sauce blocks apart and add to the pot.
- Make each piece of curry roux dissolve into the cooking water in ladle with a pair of chopsticks *8
- Turn the heat back on low and bring to simmer to thicken the sauce.
- Serve cooked plain rice in a shallow bowl and pour the curry over the rice.
- Garnish with Fukushinduke and Rakkyo if you like. *Optional
Notes
- Cooking rice time varies depending on the method; start it first so the curry and rice finish together.
- Protein can be substituted with beef, pork, prawn, or any preferred choice.
- Use the larger curry roux packet (about 8 oz/230 g) for the indicated recipe quantities.
- Add pickled vegetables like fukushinduke or rakkyo as traditional condiments to balance the curry's richness.
- When adding curry roux blocks, dissolve them gently using a ladle off heat to avoid lumps.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2785IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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