Description
Curry Bread, also known as Kare Pan, is a delightful fusion of crispy, deep-fried bread and savory Japanese curry filling. This unique snack offers a flavorful experience that transcends ordinary appetizers, making it perfect for any gathering or casual dinner at home. With its chewy texture and rich filling, these homemade treats are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and customizable, Curry Bread can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or paired with dipping sauces for an elevated culinary experience.
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 (for frying)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 0.3 lbs ground beef (or turkey as an alternative)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 3 cubes Japanese curry roux
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups panko/breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, cake flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
- Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with warm milk; add to the dry ingredients along with one egg. Knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for about 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add diced carrot and cubed potatoes; cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in ground beef (or turkey) and cook until browned.
- Add soy sauce, ketchup, Japanese curry roux, and water; let simmer until thickened.
- Divide the risen dough into equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a circle about ¼ inch thick.
- Place some curry filling in the center of each circle and fold over to seal tightly.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each sealed bun into beaten egg then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry each bun until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg