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.

Questions

Can I make Curry Bread dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 this entry 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.

How long does Curry Bread keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Curry Bread?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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