Homemade Japanese Curry

Description

Curry has always been a passion of mine, especially Japanese Curry. After years of searching I have discovered the perfect Japanese Curry. Many of these spices can be found at your local Asian, Hispanic, or Middle Eastern markets, or substituted with S&B® Oriental Curry Powder. Well worth the effort – your family will love this! Serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
  • 2 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons green cardamom pods
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon whole cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground star anise
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon stick
  • 5 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon white peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 large white onions, minced
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • 8 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, or more to taste
  • 3 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 Gala apples, peeled and grated

Instructions

  1. Combine coriander seeds
  2. fenugreek seeds
  3. cumin seeds
  4. cardamom pods
  5. and fennel seeds in a large skillet over low heat; toast until lightly golden
  6. 1 to 2 minutes. Add cloves
  7. star anise
  8. and cinnamon sticks; toast until fragrant
  9. 1 to 2 minutes. Remove seeds from cardamom pods and return to the skillet
  10. discarding pods.
  11. Transfer toasted spice mixture to a spice grinder or blender. Add turmeric
  12. white peppercorns
  13. black peppercorns
  14. allspice
  15. and nutmeg; grind into a fine curry powder.
  16. Melt 3/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown
  17. 30 to 45 seconds. Stir in 4 tablespoons of the curry powder
  18. Worcestershire sauce
  19. and tomato paste. Remove from heat.
  20. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large pot over low heat. Add onions; cook and stir until golden brown
  21. 30 to 45 minutes. Increase heat to high; add 2 tablespoons curry powder
  22. chicken
  23. garlic
  24. ginger
  25. soy sauce
  26. and salt. Saute until chicken is browned
  27. about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bouillon cubes; bring curry to a boil.
  28. Stir carrots into the pot; cook until tender
  29. about 5 minutes. Add potatoes; cook until tender
  30. about 5 minutes. Stir in green bell peppers and apples. Cook until soft
  31. about 10 minutes. Stir in curry paste and simmer until sauce thickens and flavors combine
  32. about 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 50 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs

Servings: 8

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