Description
Japanese Curry on Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of home-cooked meals to your table. This delightful recipe features tender beef and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich, aromatic curry sauce, complemented by the natural sweetness of apples. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dish allows for customization based on your preferences or what you have on hand, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prep. With its hearty nature and kid-friendly flavors, Japanese Curry on Rice is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 2 medium carrots
- 3 Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 lb cubed beef (or protein alternative)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 5 cups water or stock
- 8 oz Japanese curry roux
- 1 red apple (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Chop vegetables into large chunks and mince the garlic.
- Soak potato chunks in warm water for 15 minutes.
- Season beef with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Sear beef in a pot over medium heat until browned, then remove.
- In the same pot, sauté onions in butter until caramelized.
- Add garlic, then stir in potatoes and carrots before returning beef to the pot.
- Pour in water and optional grated apple, honey, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce; stir well.
- Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes; skim off any scum.
- Check potato doneness; add curry roux cubes slowly to thicken.
- Simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Serve hot over bowls of rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg