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Japanese Beef Curry

Japanese Beef Curry

Cooking Japanese
I’m excited to show you how to make Japanese Beef Curry, a classic and beloved dish in households all over Japan. Known for its rich, savory flavor and hearty ingredients, Japanese curry has a unique sweetness and mild spice that sets it apart from other curries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 450 g stew beef Use a beef with good fat content like stew or chuck beef.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ​​ginger 5g
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 onions 450g
  • 2 carrots 200g
  • 6 gold potatoes 450g
  • ½ apple grated
  • ½ cup water for steaming
  • 1000 ml water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 box curry roux I suggest using half of two different brands and heat levels.
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • fukujinzuke and rakkyo Japanese pickles

Instructions
 

  • Slice one onion thinly and the other into half-inch wide slices.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Peel and cut carrots into diagonal chunks.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Peel and cut potatoes into large bite-sized chunks. Soak the potato chunks in a bowl of water for 15 minutes.
  • Mince the garlic and ginger.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Grate the apple using a fine grater.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Preheat a pot with cooking oil over medium heat.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add the beef to the pot and season lightly with salt and pepper.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Sear for 2 minutes until the sides are browned. Avoid stirring too much to allow it to brown properly.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Flip the beef once it’s nicely browned.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Lower the heat and add the minced garlic and ginger.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add butter when the garlic and ginger become fragrant.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until caramelized and translucent (about 8 minutes).
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add the thicker onion slices.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add the carrots and potatoes, stirring to coat the vegetables with oil.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add ½ cup of water and close the lid tightly to steam.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Open the pot occasionally to ensure the bottom is not burning, aiming to check every 2 minutes. If you hear a popping sound, it may mean the water is gone. Add a little water if needed. Repeat 2-3 times.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add the grated apple.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Once the vegetables are tender, add 1000ml of water to the pot.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add bay leaves for fragrance, cover, and bring the mixture to a boil for about 30-60 seconds.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Lower the heat and skim off any scum or foam using a ladle.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Turn off the heat and add the curry roux, breaking up the blocks to ensure they dissolve fully. Use two types of curry roux if desired, and gently stir until melted.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Return the pot to medium-low heat.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add seasonings: Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mirin.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add honey to taste, then simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Serve over rice.
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Add fukujinzuke and rakkyo
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions
  • Enjoy!
    Japanese Beef Curry Instructions

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Keyword Beef, Curry
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