Japanese Curry Rice Delight: A Comforting Homemade Recipe
Japanese Curry On Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken and vegetables simmered in a rich curry sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Servings 4
Calories 450kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups water
- 1 package 7 oz Japanese curry roux
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the Japanese rice under cold running water until the water is clear, then soak for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion, and sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned.
- Stir in carrots and potatoes, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Break curry roux into pieces and stir into the pot until dissolved, then add soy sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Prepare the soaked rice according to package instructions until tender.
- Fluff the cooked rice gently with a fork.
- Serve rice on plates and ladle curry over the top.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
Serve with pickled vegetables for added flavor.