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Japanese curry rice
Brown chicken if using; lift out. Cook onions in butter until they slump and go gold, 15 minutes. This is the flavour.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Japanese curry rice take?
55 min all in โ 15 min prep, 40 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Soy. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
Chicken โ Beef cubes, simmered longer. The other weekday protein.
Any tips from this recipe?
A square of chocolate or a spoon of honey is a home secret. A little is enough. It is better the next day.
Can I prepare this ahead?
It is better the next day.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.