Vegan Japanese Curry

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5.0

6 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    4 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 mins

  • Total Time

    29 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    318 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Vegan Japanese Curry

A warm, satisfying bowl of homemade vegan Japanese curry, packed with carrots, potatoes, and meaty oyster mushrooms. The roux thickens the sauce into a pretty dang glorious thick curry that’s just begging to be spooned over rice.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 3 cups oyster mushrooms hand-torn
  • 4 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • cups carrots peeled, and roll-cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup potatoes peeled, and diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Fuji apple grated
  • 3 cups unsalted vegetable stock or water
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

For the Curry Roux:

  • 5 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ichimi togarashi optional

To Serve:

  • cooked short-grain rice
  • tofu katsu optional
  • Sliced scallions
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a wok or Dutch oven. After 90 seconds, when the oil is hot, add the diced onion and oyster mushrooms. Sauté for 4–6 minutes until lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the carrots, potatoes, grated apple, vegetable stock (or water), tamari, tomato paste and sugar. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 18-20 minutes, or until the carrots and potatoes are tender.
  4. While the vegetables cook, prepare the curry roux. In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly until a smooth paste forms. Cook for 2–3 minutes, whisking continuously, to remove the raw flour taste. Add the curry powder, garam masala, ichimi togarashi (if using), and whisk until evenly combined. Remove from heat.
  5. Once the vegetables are tender, add all of the curry roux to the pot, and stir to thicken the curry, cooking uncovered at medium heat for another few minutes if you want the curry to thicken more.
  6. Serve the curry over cooked short-grain rice. If desired, garnish with sliced scallions and tofu katsu.

Notes

  • 🍲 Broth Vader:
  • 🍲
  • Use high-quality unsalted vegetable stock for a deep, balanced flavor in your curry. Water works in a pinch, but stock gives more depth and nourishment.
  • 🍎 Ruth Grater Binsburg:
  • 🍎
  • Grate the Fuji apple instead of dicing it. This ensures it dissolves into the sauce, adding sweetness and balancing the rich curry roux.
  • 🌶️ Hot in the City Tonight:
  • 🌶️
  • Turn up the spice by adding extra ichimi togarashi or a spoonful of chili garlic sauce. Adjust to suit your preferred level of heat!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.1g Sodium 712mg (30%) Potassium 862mg (25%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 8890IU (178%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 712mg 30%
Potassium 862mg 18%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 8890IU 178%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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