
06/04/2025
Here’s a detailed recipe for a delicious curry rice bowl topped with chicken katsu, pickled cabbage, carrots, and Ajitsuke Tamago (Japanese seasoned egg):
Curry Rice Bowl with Chicken Katsu
Ingredients:
For the Curry:
2 cups rice (preferably Japanese short-grain)
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 potatoes, diced
2-3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1-2 tablespoons curry powder or curry roux (adjust to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chicken Katsu:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Pickled Cabbage:
2 cups shredded cabbage
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
For the Ajitsuke Tamago:
4 eggs
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Rice:
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions (usually 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water) and keep warm.
2. Make the Pickled Cabbage:
In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Add shredded cabbage and let it sit for at least 30 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.
3. Make the Ajitsuke Tamago:
Boil the eggs for about 6-7 minutes for a slightly soft center. Transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Once cool, peel the eggs.
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Soak the peeled eggs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
4. Prepare the Chicken Katsu:
Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and slice.
5. Make the Curry:
In a pot, sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add carrots and potatoes and cook for a few minutes.
Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender. Stir