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Japanese Curry Bread

Crispy golden bread rolls filled with savory Japanese curry and ground beef. A beloved Japanese street food that's perfect for lunch or snacks.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
580
Protein
18g
Japanese Curry Bread
japanesebeefbreadcomfort foodfried

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it apart, for 3-4 minutes. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced potato and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in water and add curry roux blocks. Stir until roux dissolves completely, then simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens. Cool completely before assembling.

  4. Step 4

    Divide bread dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece flat, about 3mm thick.

  5. Step 5

    Place 2-3 tablespoons cooled curry filling in the center of each dough piece. Fold and seal edges tightly, forming a ball.

  6. Step 6

    Mix flour and water in a bowl to create a paste. Coat each bread ball with the flour paste, then roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.

  7. Step 7

    Heat oil to 170°C (340°F) in a deep pot. Fry curry bread 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • medium saucepan
  • rolling pin
  • deep pot or Dutch oven
  • thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • paper towels
  • mixing bowls

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