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Katsu Curry

Japanese katsu curry with crispy tonkatsu and rich curry sauce
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 170  C
Servings: 2
Calories: 1050
Description

A world-famous Japanese comfort food. No matter how bad your day has been, this dish is guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Ingredients
    Curry
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 350 ml water
  • 40 g Japanese curry roux
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 10 g butter
  • 2 servings cooked rice
    • Pork Cutlets (Tonkatsu)
  • 2 pork loin chops
  • salt (to taste)
  • pepper (to taste)
  • all-purpose flour (as needed)
  • 1 egg
  • panko breadcrumbs (as needed)
  • oil (for frying)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Thinly slice the onion and finely chop the garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat the butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in 350 ml water.

  4. 4

    Simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and dissolve the curry roux.

  5. 5

    Add the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Make a few cuts along the fat edges of the pork chops and gently pound to tenderize.

  7. 7

    Season both sides with salt and pepper. Coat with flour, beaten egg, and panko, in that order.

  8. 8

    Fry in oil at 170°C (340°F) for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing.

  9. 9

    Serve the curry over warm rice and top with the sliced pork cutlets.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1050kcal
Note

Tips

  • Richer flavor: If you have time, cook the onions longer for a richer, deeper flavor.
  • Mix the roux smoothly: Turn off the heat before adding the roux. This helps it dissolve without lumps.
  • Rest the pork: Resting helps keep the meat juicy.

Substitutions

  • Pork loin: Use chicken breast or thigh for chicken katsu curry.
  • Japanese curry roux: Use any brand of Japanese curry roux. Adjust the water according to the package instructions.
  • Worcestershire sauce: Replace with the same amount of tonkatsu sauce.
  • Panko: Use regular breadcrumbs, though the coating will be less crispy.
Keywords: Katsu Curry, Japanese Katsu Curry, Tonkatsu Curry, Japanese Curry Rice, Pork Cutlet Curry, Japanese Comfort Food
Read it online: https://easyjapanesecookinglab.com/recipe/katsu-curry/