Description
Japanese Curry is a heartwarming dish that combines tender meat or tofu with vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. With its mild sweetness and aromatic spices, Japanese Curry is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs (or tofu for vegetarian option)
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium waxy potatoes, diced
- 4 oz Japanese curry roux (mild or spicy)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping vegetables and dicing chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and potatoes, then add chicken; brown for about 5 minutes.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer for 15 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Break apart the curry roux blocks and stir until dissolved; simmer for an additional 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg