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Crispy Japanese Golden Curry Rice with Katsu Cutlet

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A comforting and crispy Japanese golden curry rice dish featuring perfectly fried katsu cutlets paired with a smooth, subtly spiced homemade curry sauce. Easy to make and perfect for dinner or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork loin cutlets (about 4 oz / 115 g each), thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g), for dredging
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs (150 g), preferably Japanese brand
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (enough for 1-inch depth)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (30 g)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (24 g)
  • 2 tbsp golden curry powder (mild blend or homemade mix of turmeric, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth (720 ml)
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • About 3 cups cooked steamed Japanese short-grain rice (540 g)
  • Pickled ginger or fukujinzuke (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork cutlets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Set up dredging station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess, dip in egg, then press firmly into panko to coat well. Rest breaded cutlets on a plate while heating oil. (About 10 minutes prep)
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C). Fry cutlets one or two at a time, avoiding overcrowding. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  4. Transfer fried cutlets to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. (10-12 minutes frying)
  5. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 7 minutes.
  6. Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Add diced carrots and potatoes, cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stirring constantly for 2 minutes to cook out raw flour taste.
  9. Mix in golden curry powder, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  10. Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
  11. Stir in honey and soy sauce. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  12. Cook Japanese short-grain rice according to package instructions while curry simmers.
  13. Slice crispy katsu cutlets into strips. Plate a scoop of rice, ladle warm golden curry over it, and top with sliced katsu.
  14. Add pickled ginger or fukujinzuke on the side if desired.

Notes

Let the curry simmer gently to avoid grainy sauce. Rest fried cutlets on a wire rack to keep crispiness. If curry thickens too much, add a splash of broth or water to loosen. For gluten-free, use rice flour and gluten-free panko, and tamari instead of soy sauce. For a lighter option, bake or air fry the cutlets.

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Keywords: Japanese curry, katsu cutlet, golden curry, crispy pork cutlet, homemade curry, Japanese rice dish, easy dinner, comfort food

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