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Japanese Curry Rice

Japanese Curry Rice

Japanese
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48 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

48 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

650 kcalper person
Protein 22g
Carbs 88g
Fats 22g

About this dish

Chicken, carrot and potato simmered until tender, then thickened with a block curry roux into a mild, glossy sauce and ladled generously over rice.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionsliced2
  • Carrotdiced1
  • Potatodiced2

Meat & Poultry

  • Chicken Thighscut into bite-sized pieces500 g

Tins & Jars

  • Japanese curry roux150 g

Dried Goods

  • Short-grain rice300 g
  • Water800 ml

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil15 ml

Utensils

  • Large saucepan
  • Meat thermometer

Method

1

Rinse the rice, then cook in a rice cooker or saucepan according to the packet instructions and keep warm.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan and fry the sliced onion for 6 minutes until softened and golden.

Approx. 6 minutes
3

Add the chicken and fry for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.

Approx. 5 minutes
4

Add the carrot and potato and fry for 2 minutes.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Pour in the water, bring to the boil, skim off any scum, then simmer for 20 minutes, checking the chicken reaches 74°C with a meat thermometer, until the vegetables are tender.

Approx. 20 minutes
6

Remove from the heat, break the curry roux into pieces and stir in until fully dissolved, then simmer for 8 minutes, stirring often, until thickened.

Approx. 8 minutes
7

Divide the rice between plates and ladle over the curry.

Approx. 4 minutes