Japanese Curry Rice, also known as “Karee Raisu” in Japanese, is a popular comfort food dish that originated from British Indian cuisine but has been adapted and made unique by the Japanese. It typically consists of a flavorful curry sauce served over a bed of Japanese rice, often accompanied by protein sources like chicken, beef, or pork.
Here’s a simple recipe to cook Japanese Curry Rice at home:
Ingredients:
For the curry sauce:
- 2 medium-sized onions, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup Japanese curry powder (available at Asian grocery stores)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the rice:
- 1 cup Japanese short-grain rice (preferably Koshihikari or Akita Komachi)
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sake (Japanese rice wine) or dry white wine (optional)
Instructions:
- Start by cooking the Japanese rice according to package instructions using a ratio of 1:2 (rice:water). If you prefer, add 1 tablespoon of sake or dry white wine for an added depth of flavor.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare the curry sauce. In a large pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until they are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle the Japanese curry powder evenly over the onion mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the aroma of the curry powder to release.
- Gradually add in the water, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour and cayenne pepper (if using). Add this mixture to the curry sauce and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken further.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains. Serve the Japanese Curry Rice by placing the rice on a plate or in a bowl, then spooning the curry sauce over the top.
Enjoy your delicious and comforting Japanese Curry Rice!
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