5 from 96 votes
Japanese curry roux homemade 自家製カレー粉
This homemade Japanese curry roux blends an array of spices like turmeric, cardamom, cumin, garam masala, and others into a spiced base combined with butter, flour, and honey. The roux is cooked slowly to a smooth paste, cooled, and set to conveniently add authentic flavor to Japanese curry dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
18
Calories:
106 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Turmeric *1
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 150 g butter
- 150 g all-purpose flour plain
- 3 tbsp honey *2
Instructions
- Roast all selected spices in a non-stick frying pan over low heat for about 5 minutes till fragrant. Then set aside.
- Melt butter in a frying pan over low heat and add honey.
- Add flour into the frying pan and stir to combine butter and flour.
- Keep stirring for about 15 minutes. The mixture is lumpy at the beginning but will become smooth.
- Add roasted spices into the frying pan and combine them all together.
- When they are well combined, turn the heat off.
- Line container(s) with cling wrap and place the roux into the containers.
- Cover and wrap the curry roux with the cling wrap and make scores on them so that it easily breaks into pieces later.
- Place in the fridge overnight and allow to set.
- They will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Or put them in a freezer ziplock bag and keep them in a freezer. It will keep a couple of months.
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Notes
- All spices should be ground or powdered before roasting for best flavor extraction.
- Honey can be replaced with jam or chutney to adjust sweetness and flavor.
- The recipe yields about 360 grams, which can be divided into smaller portions for storage and use.
- Store the roux in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage, up to a couple of months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
63mg
(3%)
Potassium
21mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
255IU
(5%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.