If you are looking for a quick, flavourful, and easy dinner idea then make Japanese Dry Curry [ドライカレー (dorai karē)]. It cooks quickly because the vegetables are diced very finely and you use ground meat. I love this dish.

Ingredients

Meat: You can use any ground meat you like. I use lean ground beef, because I don't want too much oil. But you can use regular ground beef and drain off some of the oil before adding your vegetables. You can use ground pork or a mixture of ground pork and beef. When cooking the meat you want to make sure to mix it well so you don't have large clumps.

Vegetables: I think onions, garlic, ginger, potatoes, carrots and green pepper are a must in this dish. But if there is one you don't like than omit it. It is important to cut the vegetables as fine as possible so they cook quickly. I also like to add frozen vegetables. This is a simple way to add more veggies to your diet. It is economical and fast. You can use mixed veggies or just mix them yourself using frozen peas and corn.

Flavourings: I like to use S&B curry powder. It qives the dish that authentic Japanese flavour. If you can't find any then use any gluten-free curry powder you can find. Start with the smallest measurement amount and adjust to your tastes. Ketchup might seem strange but it is often added in Japanese dishes and provides a nice sweetness. Worcestershire sauce and soya sauce provide a salty umami flavour. Make sure you use gluten-free ones. The cocoa powder gives a subtle nutty taste. It is not a strong flavour, but it enhances the meaty flavour in the dish.

Recipe

Gluten-Free Japanese Dry Curry ドライカレー (dorai karē)

Ingredients

• 600 grams ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced finely
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced finely
• 1 green pepper, diced finely
• 1-2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons minced ginger
• 2-3 Tablespoons curry powder (I use S&B)
• 3-4 Tablespoons ketchup
• 3 Tablespoons gluten-free soya sauce
• 3-4 Tablespoons gluten-free worcestershire sauce
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon each of onion powder and garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon baking cocoa powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 Tablespoons raisons
• 1-2 Tablespoons oil for frying
• For garnish: 1 fried egg per person

Directions

1. Wash, peel and finely dice the vegetables.
2. In a large frying pan on medium heat, add the oil and minced beef and break up with a fork. You don't want large clumps. Then add the onion and fry until meat is no longer pink. Stir now and then to break the meat into fine pieces.
3. Add the other vegetables, garlic and ginger and cook for a couple of minutes.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well. Simmer on a low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. It is done when the liquid is almost evaporated.
5. Fry eggs. You can use boiled if you prefer.
6. Serve the curry on top of rice and decorate with the egg.

What to serve Japanese Dry Curry with?

Serve on top of rice. I use Japanese sushi rice, but any rice you like will work.

In Japan this dish is often served with an egg on top. It can be a boiled, fried or poached egg.

I like to add pickles. Pickled onions or sweet pickled cucumber such as Yum Yum's work well. Also, pickled red onion is nice.

This dish is great on it's own, but you can add side dishes such as miso soup, cream corn soup, and a green salad.

What to do with leftovers?

This curry freezes well.

It also is a great sandwich filling. Or use in a pita or wrap. I sometimes use it as a filling in onigiri (Japanese rice ball).

Other curry recipes.

• Japanese Curry Recipe
• Japanese Curry Doria Recipe
• Gluten-Free Coconut Beef Curry Recipe
• Gluten-Free Aloo Matar Potato and Pea Curry Recipe

What are your favourite curry recipes?

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