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Japanese-style dry curry is a quick and comforting rice dish that turns ground meat, vegetables, and curry seasoning into a rich, savory meal without a soupy sauce. This easy recipe usually starts by cooking onion, carrot, garlic, ginger, and ground beef, pork, or chicken until the ingredients become fragrant and lightly browned. Curry powder adds warmth and spice, while soy sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, or a small touch of sweetness can help build the familiar Japanese curry flavor in a thicker, drier form. As everything cooks together, the mixture reduces into a flavorful topping that clings well to steamed rice while keeping a soft, slightly chunky texture. The final dish is simple, hearty, and easy to serve with egg, pickles, green onion, or vegetables, making it a practical home meal with bold curry aroma and satisfying savory depth.
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00:00Hi, I'm Uto, and today on Sudachi, I'm going to show you how to make a lesser-known Japanese
00:04curry called dry curry. Let's get started.
00:08This is a one-pan dish, so I'm using a large wok. Start by melting one tablespoon of butter
00:14over medium-high heat. Once it's melted, add one teaspoon of finely diced ginger, one
00:20tablespoon of diced garlic, and half a cube onion.
00:24Stir-fry those until they're fragrant, then add 150g of ground meat, four sliced bottom
00:30mushrooms, half a cube bell pepper, and half a cube carrot. Continue to stir-fry those together
00:38until the meat is nice and browned.
00:41I used a mixture of beef and pork for this recipe, but you can use whichever you prefer. You can
00:47also change the vegetables depending on your preference, just make sure to cut them to similar
00:52sizes to ensure even cooking.
00:54Okay, once it looks like this, add two tablespoons of Japanese-style curry powder or any curry
00:59powder mix, and half tablespoon of flour, and mix until everything is evenly coated.
01:08Now add one tablespoon of red wine, 200ml of chicken bouillon, two tablespoons of ketchup,
01:16half teaspoon of soy sauce, one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and one bay leaf.
01:23Give it a mix and then we're just gonna leave that to simmer uncovered until the liquid is
01:28almost gone and the curry sauce is thick. This should take about 5-10 minutes. Don't forget
01:34to stir from time to time to make sure nothing burns or sticks.
01:39Once it looks like this, remove the bay leaf and sprinkle some pepper to taste. I just used
01:44a pinch of each. Mix it once more, and then take it off the heat.
01:53Serve it with Japanese rice and chopped green onions for a refreshing touch.
02:03I also love serving this dish with a hot spring egg. It adds some creaminess. If you want to
02:09know how to make onsen tamago, I posted a how-to video recently, so please check it out.
02:16And that's it. Easy and delicious Japanese-style dry curry.
02:20And great news, I've launched a free mobile app that makes following along with my recipes
02:25even easier. It's the perfect kitchen companion after watching my videos. You can access step-by-step
02:31instructions right on your phone while you cook. The download link is in the description below.
02:37Thanks so much for watching. If you want to learn more about this recipe,
02:40check out the written version of my blog. The link is on the screen.
02:43You can also find more similar recipe videos in my Easy Japanese recipe playlist on the screen.
02:49Thanks again, and I hope to see you in the next one.
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