
Rich, sweet-savory curry with potatoes and carrots
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
6
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Rich, sweet-savory curry with potatoes and carrots
A thick, velvety curry sauce with tender chunks of meat, potato, and carrot served over steamed rice. Japanese curry is comfort food royalty, milder and sweeter than its Indian and Thai counterparts.
15m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
60m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Japanese curry rice is the most popular home-cooked meal in Japan. Its gentle sweetness, rich body, and nostalgic warmth make it beloved by children and adults alike.
Stir-fry onions in oil until deeply caramelized and golden, about 10 minutes.
Add meat and brown on all sides. Add potatoes and carrots, stir briefly.
Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Turn off heat. Break curry roux into the pot and stir until completely dissolved.
Simmer on low for 10 more minutes until thick and glossy. Serve over steamed rice with pickled fukujinzuke.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Toast together to make a homemade roux
Hearty vegetarian version that holds up well
Test Kitchen Pick
Soy Sauce
Helpful Pantry Staple
This style of cooking leans heavily on a few foundational condiments. A better soy sauce is usually the fastest pantry upgrade to notice.
The savory base here starts with a more useful bottle, not another gadget.
If this cuisine shows up regularly in your kitchen, soy sauce is one of the best-value pantry upgrades.
Shop soy sauce for this recipeLet the curry sit overnight for the flavors to meld; it always tastes better the next day.
Add a grated apple or a splash of soy sauce for extra depth and sweetness.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Remove potatoes before freezing as they become grainy.
Warm over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add water if too thick.
Per serving (55mg) · 6 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
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