Japanese Style Chicken Curry over Rice

Serving Size: 10

This authentic Japanese curry is mild on heat and slightly sweet from just a touch of honey and apple. It is served over rice, and unlike many restaurant curries it's made completely from scratch!

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep20

Hands-On Cook10

Hands-Off Cook30

Passive0

Total Time1

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Fine-Mesh Strainer, Grater, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Saucepan, Sharp Knives, Spatula, Stock pot or >5 Qt pot, Top Stove

Ingredients

For the white rice:

2 1/2 cup medium-grain white rice cooked according to package directions

For the curry:

1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 onion large, diced
2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cup water
2 carrot cut into ½-inch discs
3 Yukon Gold potato large, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 apple small, peeled, cored and finely grated
2 teaspoon Kosher salt more or less to taste
1 teaspoon curry powder S&B brand preferred (or regular curry, but not madras)
½ cup frozen peas

For the roux:

4 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon curry powder S&B brand preferred (or regular curry, but not madras curry)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 cup water

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the onions. Sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
While the onions are cooking prepare the rice by first rinsing in a fine-mesh colander. Place drained rice in a medium saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook for
When the onions are done, turn the heat to medium-high and add the chicken. Cook for several minutes, allowing it to brown up a bit, then add 3 cups water, carrots, and potatoes; cover and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and add the apple, salt and curry powder. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the carrots and potatoes are tender.
Meanwhile, make the roux by adding the butter to a small saucepan over medium low heat. When butter has melted, whisk in the flour. Cook until the flour starts to turn a medium gold, about 5 minutes. Add the curry powder, cayenne pepper, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Next add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and honey, mixing well to combine. Whisk in 1 cup water. Once smooth pour roux mixture into the chicken/vegetable pot, stirring to prevent lumps and bring to a boil. Add the peas and turn down to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice.

Reheating Instructions

Heat rice and curry separately in the microwave on medium power until heated through. Store rice and curry separately in the refrigerator.

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