Description
Japanese Curry on Rice is a hearty, flavorful dish combining tender meat, soft vegetables, and a thick, mildly sweet curry sauce poured over perfectly steamed rice. It’s cozy, customizable, and ideal for meal prep or family dinners.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or beef chuck, cut into chunks
2 medium onions, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
4 cups water or beef/chicken broth
4 blocks Japanese curry roux (Golden Curry or Vermont Curry)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small apple, grated or 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Sear the meat until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add diced onions and sauté until golden. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Add carrots and potatoes, cooking for 2–3 minutes to build flavor.
4. Return meat to the pot. Pour in water or broth to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes until meat is tender.
5. Break curry roux into pieces and stir into the pot. Let them dissolve fully and thicken the sauce.
6. Add soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and grated apple or honey (if using).
7. Simmer for another 10–15 minutes. Serve hot over steamed rice and garnish as desired.
Notes
Use boneless chicken thighs or beef chuck for best flavor and texture—they stay tender even after long simmering.
Let the curry sit for a few hours (or overnight) before serving to deepen the flavor—it tastes even better the next day.
If the sauce gets too thick upon reheating, add a splash of water or broth to restore consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (with rice)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Japanese curry, comfort food, easy dinner