When I visited Japan last year, I stumbled upon a hidden gem stall in Osaka while looking for a quick lunch spot. They served a delicious Japanese beef curry that was spicy and peppery, with a mouthwateringly thick curry.
I was completely hooked. so much so that I decided to recreate the taste of that dish at home. Here is my take on the famous Japanese beef curry dish!
This recipe is very easy to make and takes less than 40 minutes. You just need to prepare some simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, such as beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and an apple. Then, drop the instant Japanese curry roux from the box into the pot.
The taste of Japanese curry differs from Indian and Thai curry. It's uniquely sweet and savory, with occasional spiciness depending on the instant curry roux you buy. Typically, there are three levels of spiciness: mild, medium, and hot. The curry sauce is rich and thick, complemented by a combination of vegetables and sweetness from apples and honey.
For my recipe, I use fatty cuts of beef to enhance the flavor of the curry around the meat. However, if you prefer not to use beef, you can adapt the recipe with any protein of your choice, such as chicken, tofu, fried pork, or vegetables.
This Japanese dish pairs exceptionally well with steamed Japanese rice and udon noodles if you have them available. It's the perfect dish to make on a chilly night, especially when accompanied by hot miso soup to keep you comfy and warm. Be sure to give this recipe a try!
If you're interested in more one-bowl recipes, you can try: Sriracha Hot Chicken Stew With Rice Recipe, Thai Seafood Stir-Fry Yellow Curry With Rice Recipe, Thai Omelet With Rice (Khao Kai Jeow) Recipe, and Authentic Thai Holy Basil Pork With Rice (Pad Kra Pao Moo) Recipe
To make this recipe, you are going to need:
- 200 g. beef
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 potato, chopped
- 1 apple, chopped
- 20 g. Honey
- 1 curry roux cube
- 20g. butter
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make Japanese Beef Curry Rice Recipe
1 Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients for Japanese Beef curry.
2 Chop an apple into bite-sized pieces and mix them with one cup of water. Use a food processor to blend the apples into a smoothie.
3 Place a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the butter and wait for a few seconds until it melts. Add the chopped onion and caramelize for about 5 minutes or until it softens and turns brown. Then, add the beef and combine them well.
4 Stir the beef until it cooks, then add the blended apple mixture.
5 Add honey and then thoroughly combine the ingredients.
6 Add 3 cups of water and all of the chopped vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 25 minutes.
7 Once the soup starts to boil and bubbles appear, skim off any foam or impurities from the surface of the pot. Then, continue boiling the soup.
8 When the meat becomes tender, add the curry roux cube to the pot. Stir and combine them well until the curry becomes rich and thicker.
9 Remove the pot from the heat and serve the Japanese Beef curry with steamed Japanese rice. Enjoy your delicious meal!
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Japanese Beef Curry Rice Recipe
Looking to recreate the delicious Japanese Beef Curry Rice at home? Here is an easy-to-follow Japanese beef curry rice recipe you are going to love.
Ingredients
- 200 g. beef
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 potato, chopped
- 1 apple, chopped
- 20 g. Honey
- 1 curry roux cube
- 20g. butter
Directions
- Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients for Japanese Beef curry.
- Chop an apple into bite-sized pieces and mix them with one cup of water. Use a food processor to blend the apples into a smoothie.
- Place a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the butter and wait for a few seconds until it melts. Add the chopped onion and caramelize for about 5 minutes or until it softens and turns brown. Then, add the beef and combine them well.
- Stir the beef until it cooks, then add the blended apple mixture.
- Add honey and then thoroughly combine the ingredients.
- Add 3 cups of water and all of the chopped vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 25 minutes.
- Once the soup starts to boil and bubbles appear, skim off any foam or impurities from the surface of the pot. Then, continue boiling the soup.
- When the meat becomes tender, add the curry roux cube to the pot. Stir and combine them well until the curry becomes rich and thicker.
- Remove the pot from the heat and serve the Japanese Beef curry with steamed Japanese rice. Enjoy your delicious meal!
