Description
Curry Bread, or Kare Pan, is a delightful fusion of crispy exterior and savory filling that brings the flavors of Japanese curry to life. Ideal for snacks, appetizers, or even a satisfying meal, this dish offers a unique blend of textures that will please both kids and adults. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these flavorful golden-brown treats are sure to impress. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, making Curry Bread at home is an enjoyable culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups bread flour
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 egg
- Oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 3 potatoes
- 0.3 lbs ground beef
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 3 cubes Japanese curry roux
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg (for coating)
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups bread flour, 3/4 cup cake flour, 1 tsp salt, 3 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp instant yeast. Melt 3 tbsp butter in 1 cup warm milk and add to the mixture with 1 egg. Knead until smooth and let rise for about an hour.
- Make the Filling: Sauté chopped onion in vegetable oil until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in diced carrots and potatoes; add soy sauce, ketchup, curry roux, and water. Simmer until tender.
- Assemble: Divide the risen dough into 16 portions; roll each into a circle and fill with curry mixture. Seal edges tightly.
- Fry: Coat each filled bread with cornstarch mixed with beaten egg and panko breadcrumbs. Heat oil and fry until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg