The BEST Japanese Curry Recipe!

curry roux

🥗Healthier: homemade curry powder

💰Cheaper: instant curry mix

Homemade curry powder allows for control over spices and ingredients.

meat (chicken, beef, or pork)

🥗Healthier: tofu or tempeh

💰Cheaper: vegetable protein

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cubed meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped carrots and potatoes; mix well for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add curry roux and stir until fully dissolved, about 5 minutes.

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with apple slices if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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