Description
Curry Bread, also known as Kare Pan, is a delightful Japanese snack that marries crispy deep-fried bread with a savory and rich curry filling. This treat is perfect for any occasion, whether as a casual snack or an appetizer for gatherings. The contrast of the crunchy exterior with the soft, flavorful interior creates a satisfying bite that will leave everyone wanting more. Best of all, you can easily customize the filling to cater to your taste preferences, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
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
- 1 1/2 cups panko/breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, cake flour, and salt. In another bowl, mix warm milk, butter, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add to the flour mixture and knead until smooth. Let it rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: Sauté chopped onions in vegetable oil until translucent. Add diced carrots and potatoes; cook until tender. Stir in ground beef until browned. Mix in soy sauce, ketchup, curry roux cubes, and water; simmer until thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Assemble: Divide risen dough into equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle and place a spoonful of cooled filling in the center. Fold over and seal edges tightly.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Coat each filled dough ball in cornstarch followed by beaten egg and panko breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm as an appetizer or snack!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg