Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu)

Name: Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 400 g potatoes; 200 g carrots; 200 g onion; 100 g Japanese curry roux blocks (e.g., S&B Golden Curry); 700 ml water; 300 g short-grain white rice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Kare Raisu, or Japanese Curry Rice, is a true home favorite in Japan that has quickly conquered the world. This rich, thick, and subtly sweet-savory curry is the perfect comfort food, easily prepared at home. Thanks to Japanese curry roux blocks, deep flavors are guaranteed with minimal effort. Prepare this simple yet delicious dish and bring the taste of Japan to your kitchen!

Steps

Preparation

Dice the chicken thighs into 2-3 cm (1 inch) pieces. Peel and cut the potatoes, carrots, and onion into similar-sized cubes. Rinse the rice thoroughly with cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside.

Sautéing

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.

Cooking

Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot, stir, then pour in the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Add Curry Roux

Remove the pot from the heat. Break in the Japanese curry roux blocks and stir until completely dissolved and the sauce thickens. Return to low heat and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the curry reaches your desired consistency and the flavors meld. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.

Serving

Serve the hot Japanese curry over freshly cooked rice. Garnish with pickled ginger (beni shoga) or fukujinzuke if desired.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 450g
Calories	180 kcal	810 kcal
Protein	10g	45g
Fat	9g	40.5g
Carbohydrate	15g	67.5g
Fiber	2g	9g
Sugar	2g	9g

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Japanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu)

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Extra Tips

► Enhance the curry's flavor by adding a little grated apple or honey at the end of cooking.

► If you like it spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or fresh chili.

► Leftover curry tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together in the fridge.

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