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Katsu Curry Recipe – Japanese Special

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Katsu Curry Recipe – Japanese Special

This Katsu Curry Recipe is a classic Japanese-inspired comfort food that pairs crispy chicken or pork cutlets with a rich, savory curry sauce. Coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection, the cutlets are served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal. The sauce, made with onions, carrots, curry powder, and stock, adds a warm, aromatic flavor that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or Asian-inspired culinary adventures. Garnish with pickled vegetables for a traditional touch.

  • Prep Time20 min
  • Cook Time30 min
  • Total Time50 min

Katsu Curry Ingredients

For the Cutlets:

  • 2 chicken breasts or pork cutlets
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Curry Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Serving:

  • Steamed rice
  • Pickled vegetables (optional)

Katsu Curry Instructions:

1

Season cutlets with salt and pepper.

2

Dredge in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.

3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry cutlets until golden and cooked through (3–4 minutes per side). Remove and drain on paper towels.

4

For the curry, melt butter or heat oil in a pan, sauté onions, garlic, and carrots until softened.

5

Stir in flour and curry powder, cook 1 minute, then gradually add stock while stirring to avoid lumps.

6

Simmer for 10–15 minutes until sauce thickens; season with soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper.

7

Serve fried cutlets over steamed rice and pour curry sauce on top. Garnish with pickled vegetables if desired.

Recipe Notes :

Use fresh chicken or pork cutlets for the best texture and flavor.

Coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness.

Simmer curry sauce slowly to develop a rich, aromatic flavor.

Adjust curry powder and soy sauce to taste for mild or spicy versions.

Serve immediately over steamed rice to enjoy maximum crunch.

Optional: add honey or sugar for a subtle sweetness that balances spice.

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