Description
Japanese curry on rice is a cozy, comforting meal made with tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, and a rich curry sauce served over steamed rice. This Japanese comfort food recipe is family-friendly, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners. Whether you use store-bought curry roux or go homemade, it delivers hearty umami flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
400g chicken thighs
1 yellow onion
2 carrots
2 medium potatoes
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1/2 block Japanese curry roux
3 cups water or chicken broth
4 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
Instructions
1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and sear in a large pot until browned.
2. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden. Stir in minced garlic and ginger.
3. Add chopped carrots and potatoes. Pour in water or broth to cover ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
5. Break curry roux into chunks and stir into the pot. Let it melt and thicken the sauce. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
6. Serve the curry over steamed rice. Garnish as desired and enjoy hot.
Notes
The curry thickens as it cools, so add a splash of water when reheating.
You can substitute chicken with beef, pork, or tofu for different variations.
Homemade curry roux works too if you can’t find boxed options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg