Katsu Curry

We will show you how to make Katsu curry, a popular dish that combines Tonkatsu, a deep-fried cutlet (Katsu) with a flavorful Japanese curry. It’s a little more work to make Katsu Curry since you have to make practically 2 dishes. However, the work will pay off in the end. It is absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:

For Chicken Katsu:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• All-purpose flour for dredging
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Panko breadcrumbs for coating
• Vegetable oil for frying

For Curry Sauce:

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

• Cooked Japanese rice

Instructions:

For Chicken Katsu:

1. Prepare Chicken:
   • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Dredge in Flour:
   • Dredge each chicken breast in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
3. Coat in Egg:
   • Dip the floured chicken in beaten eggs.
4. Coat in Breadcrumbs:
   • Press the chicken into Panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating.
5. Fry:
   • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.

For Curry Sauce:

1. Sauté Vegetables:
   • In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced potatoes. Sauté until the vegetables are slightly softened.
2. Add Garlic and Curry Powder:
   • Add minced garlic and curry powder to the vegetables. Stir and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Make Roux:
   • Sprinkle flour over the vegetable mixture and stir to create a roux.
4. Pour Broth:
   • Gradually pour in chicken or vegetable broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
5. Season:
   • Add soy sauce, honey (or sugar), salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens.
6. Blend (Optional):
   • For a smoother consistency, you can use an immersion blender to blend the curry sauce.

Serving:

1. Slice Chicken:
   • Slice the fried chicken into strips.
2. Serve Over Rice:
   • Serve the sliced chicken over cooked Japanese rice and generously pour the curry sauce over the top.
3. Enjoy:
   • Enjoy your delicious homemade Chicken Katsu Curry!