Curry Bread

Name: Curry Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 8 oz ground beef; 1/2 onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp butter; 2 curry roux cubes; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup potato, diced small; 1/4 cup carrot, diced small; 1 lb white bread dough (store-bought); 1 egg (for egg wash), beaten; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Japanese curry bread (Kare Pan) - a crispy deep-fried bread exterior filled with creamy spiced curry and ground meat.

70 minHardServes 4520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz ground beef
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 tbsp butter
2 curry roux cubes
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup potato, diced small
1/4 cup carrot, diced small
1 lb white bread dough (store-bought)
1 egg (for egg wash), beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan and sauté 1/2 finely diced onion until softened.
2

Add 8 oz ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
3

Pour in 1 cup beef broth and add 1/2 cup diced small potato and 1/4 cup diced small carrot. Bring to a simmer.
4

Crumble in 2 curry roux cubes and stir until dissolved. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens.
5

Cool the curry filling completely.
6

Divide 1 lb white bread dough (store-bought) into 4 portions and roll each flat into a circle.
7

Place curry filling in the center of each circle and fold the edges over, sealing well.
8

Brush with 1 beaten egg (for egg wash) and roll in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
9

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying) to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot.
10

Carefully lower curry bread into hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Curry Bread?

For Curry Bread, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 9. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Curry Bread look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 8: cook until fully coated. Step 10: cook until golden brown and cooked through.

What can I use instead of panko in Curry Bread?

The entry for Curry Bread calls for 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. In its place: Coarse dry breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes or crushed crackers all work. Fine breadcrumbs coat more densely, so use a little less.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Curry Bread?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Curry Bread uses 8 oz ground beef.

Can I make Curry Bread dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Curry Bread is 2 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Curry Bread gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Curry Bread is 1 lb white bread dough (store-bought), 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Curry Bread contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg (for egg wash), beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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