There is something incredibly comforting about Japanese curry. It is rich, savory, slightly sweet, and feels like the kind of meal that instantly makes you slow down and enjoy the moment. While sushi and ramen often get most of the attention outside of Japan, curry is one of the country’s true comfort foods and can be found everywhere from small family kitchens to convenience stores and specialty restaurants. This version is simple enough to make at home, packed with flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Once you try homemade Japanese curry, it is easy to understand why it has become one of our favorite meals to recreate after traveling in Japan.
This recipe makes 8–12 servings, depending on whether you are serving it on its own or alongside rice and a protein. We love making this with rice and tonkatsu when friends come over, and it has quickly become one of our biggest crowd-pleasers.
Tip: You can add extra or subtract the amount of carrots, onions, or potatoes. I personally love carrots so I usually add a few extras.
Japanese Curry
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Serves
8-12
Ingredients
- 3 small onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- 4 yellow potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 3 carrots, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 3 tbsp of minced garlic
- 3 tbsp grated ginger
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 apple sauce pouch if you have kids 😉
- 2 cups water or chicken stock
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes (if using water)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 package (7.8 oz) S&B Golden Curry
Steps
1
In a large pot, sauté the onions in oil over low to medium heat until translucent
2
Add the garlic, ginger, and applesauce, and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add the water and bouillon cubes (or chicken stock) and stir.
4
Add the ketchup, honey, and soy sauce, then stir to combine.
5
Add the potatoes and carrots and stir.
6
Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Check that the vegetables are tender with a toothpick or fork.
7
Turn off the heat.
8
Add the curry blocks and stir until completely dissolved. (This may take a few minutes.)
9
Once completely dissolved, the curry should be thick. If it’s too thick, add a splash of water. If it’s not thick enough, turn the heat back on and let it cook for a few more minutes.
10
Serve with rice and a protein for a complete meal! Some of our favorites are pork tenderloin, crispy tofu, chicken katsu, or tonkatsu.
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