Grated apple: this is used in a number of traditional Japanese curry flavours to add extra sweetness and texture. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan, fry the onion and carrot over a medium heat until softened. Add the water, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 mins. Remove from the heat then add the curry sauce mix, in pieces, stir until completely melted. Simmer gently for another 5 mins, stirring constantly.

Turn the heat off, break S&B Golden Curry Mix into pieces and add them to the saucepan. Stir until the sauce is completely melted. Simmer for approximately five minutes, stirring constantly. The convenience comes from the readily made Japanese Curry Sauce Mixor curry roux(カレールー), which allows you to cook up the stew-like curry consisting of meat & vegetables in the shortest time. What is Japanese Curry Roux? Medium-sized carrot: You can replace 1 carrot with 1 potato if you wish. The sauce is so scrumptious, you can use any vegetable really. Just be careful if adding veggies such as mushrooms as these will release water and dilute your sauce. (You'll need to cook down for longer or add less water.) Also, remember that different veggies have different cooking times: if you add peas, for example, these go in towards the end of cooking and not with the carrots, which take longer to soften. Stir in the garam masala and brown sugar. Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. The most notable Japanese curry powder is the S&B brand that comes in a tiny red can. It has a slightly sweet and rounded flavor, and it is the most common curry powder that many Japanese homes and restaurants use in making their curry dishes. Listed ingredients for the curry powder include turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, pepper, chili, orange peel, and spices.Use the golden curry sauce mix to enhance the flavor of your favorite curry dishes. Simply add it during the cooking process and enjoy! No chemical seasonings, preservatives, artificial flavors, and other food additives, which are commonly found in boxed mixes. Japanese curry(also known as Curry Rice/Kare Raisu/カレーライス) is the ultimate comfort dish. It is the staple meal for many Japanese households because it’s so easy to make at home. Garam masala is a warming spice with a sharp and pungent flavor and this spice blend is used to add flavor and color to dishes. Depending on spice shops or home recipes, the blend varies. It typically contains: All-in-one versatile meal: it has protein from the meat (I use pork but you can also use beef) and fibre and vitamins from the carrots. Or add potatoes or Japanese sweet potatoes if you want to load up on the carbs. And you can choose the spice level according to your ability to eat spicy food!

In Japan curry is served with Japanese short-grain rice and this is my go-to. It's often sold as Sushi rice in Western countries and is available at most grocery stores. These days we can even find many varieties of instant Japanese curry roux in the Asian aisle at American supermarkets. One of the great things about Japanese curry is how adaptable it is. Here are some ways you can adapt it to suit your tastes.S&B is a Japanese food company founded in 1908, and they are the pioneer of curry powder and paste in Japan. Their Golden Curry sauce mix is a blend of spices including turmeric, cumin, coriander,and garlic. It’s one of the most popular brands of curry sauce mix in Japan.

When you add the curry powder, garam masala, and cayenne pepper to the roux, you’ll get delicious homemade curry roux. Although the boxed stuff may spare you some time in the kitchen, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make your own Japanese Curry Roux at home. And just like all curries, curry roux is best made from scratch. The other good reasons for homemade roux? Note that the recipe has not been tested with all the substitutions and variations below, so the results cannot be guaranteed. Want to whip up an incredibly tasty Japanese curry in just 20 minutes? This recipe has got you covered with cooking tips, seasoning and tasty toppings.

Japanese curry roux mix: you can use any brand but I usually get s&b Golden Curry from the Asian grocery store. (House or Vermont Curry are also good.) Japanese curry is famous for its mildness ( 甘口 (amakuchi)) but you can also get medium 中辛 (chuukara)or hot 辛口 (karakuchi) spice blends. Curry mix: You can use the widely available S&B Golden Curry or another brand. Choose a spice level based on personal preference. I usually go for medium. I have made homemade curry roux with just the S&B Japanese curry powder in the past, and it works great. With the homemade curry roux, you will be eager to start cooking a myriad of Japanese curry dishes at any time. Here are some delicious recipes you can make with homemade curry roux: There you have it! A delicious Japanese Golden Curry that is easy to make at home. Try this recipe next time you’re in the mood for curry!

Add water, chopped carrot and potato and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until ingredients are tender, approximately 15 minutes. You’re probably wondering about the curry powder and garam masala, so I’ll cover these topics later in the post. Overview: Cooking Steps Red apple: Can you make the Japanese curry without the apple? Yes but it won't taste as good! (The sweet apple is a popular Japanese addition & reinforces the apple flavor in the curry mixes.) I recommend Fuji apples or Gala.

Ingredients

Step 2: Fry the onionsfor a few minutes until they are translucent, adding a little more oil if you need to. Add the carrot slicesand fry for a few more minutes. Then pour on the water and simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes.