Homemade Japanese Curry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef or pork
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup diced carrots

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef or pork and cook, stirring to break it up, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the curry powder, garam masala, tamarind paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add the broth, coconut milk and sugar and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
5. Add the peas and carrots and simmer for 5 minutes more.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve over cooked rice.

Interesting Facts

• Japanese curry is a popular dish in Japan, served both at home and in restaurants.
• It is typically served over cooked rice, but can also be used to fill dumplings or as a topping for noodles.
• Curry is often served with pickled vegetables and a variety of condiments such as ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.