Katsu curry is one of my favourite Japanese dishes, and while this version may not be 100% authentic, it really does taste authentically good. I got the idea to use sweet potato after having a smiliar katsu curry from my local Wagamama restaurant, although they use sweet potato and aubergine coated in panko breadcrumbs.
You can find katsu curry in a block form at most supermarkets. All you have to do is simply follow the instructions to make the curry sauce. There are also a variety of brands that sell katsu curry paste which is just as good. Simply follow the instructions of the paste to make the sauce.
The sweet potato adds a nice texture and sweetness to the dish, while the tofu doesn’t really add much flavour but it it does have a good texture and is a good source of protein.
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For the curry:
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil
- 250 g sweet potato (1 medium)
- 125 g extra firm tofu
- 35 g katsu curry block
- 300 ml water
For the rice:
- ½ cup of long grain rice
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tsp salt
For the curry:
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil
- 9 oz sweet potato (1 medium)
- 4½ oz extra firm tofu
- 1 oz katsu curry block
- 1¼ cups of water
For the rice:
- ½ cup of long grain rice
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash the rice and place in a pan with 1 cup of hot water. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat and gently simmer on a low heat for about 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, peel the sweet potato and cut into 1cm thick slices. Place in a microwaveable proof recipient with 1 tbsp of water. Cover and cook on full power for about 3 minutes. Uncover and leave to one side.
- In a pan add the coconut oil on a medium heat, finely dice the onion and sweat until translucent.
- Add the block of katsu curry and the water from a recently boiled kettle and simmer.
- Slice the tofu into 4 slices about 1cm thick.
- Place a griddle pan on a high heat, brush the tofu and sweet potato with vegetable oil and place on the griddle pan. Turn over after a few minutes.
- When the tofu is crispy on both sides it is done, remove both the tofu and sweet potato.
- Serve with rice and por the katsu curry sauce on top.
Notes
There are also a variety of brands that sell katsu curry paste which is just as good. Simply follow the instructions of the paste to make the sauce.
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