Semi-Homemade Japanese Kare Pan (Curry Bread)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 3
Semi-Homemade Japanese Kare Pan (Curry Bread)
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Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large potato , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons butter
1 pound ground beef sirloin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 onion , diced small
2 1/2 cups water , or as needed
3 cubes Japanese curry roux , or more to taste
oil for frying
1 can refrigerated French bread dough
1 egg
panko bread crumbs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
536
Sugar
5g
Fat
28g
Kare Pan, or Japanese Curry Bread, is a popular snack food in Japan and other Asian countries. These bread buns are typically filled with a savory curry filling and coated in panko breadcrumbs before being deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. This semi-homemade recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Kare Pan at home, without needing to make the dough from scratch. The ground beef and vegetable curry filling is easy to prepare and full of flavor, making it a great addition to the soft and chewy French bread bun.

Instructions

1.Boil the potato and frozen peas until just cooked, then drain and set aside.
2.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add the ground beef, stirring constantly until nicely browned, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
4.Add the onion and continue cooking until softened and browned.
5.Stir in the water and bring the mixture to a boil, then add the curry roux cubes and stir until completely melted.
6.Add the cooked potatoes and peas to the curry mixture and stir to combine.
7.Heat frying oil over medium heat.
8.Roll out the French bread dough onto a floured surface and divide into 6 equal pieces.
9.Flatten and stretch each piece of dough and add a spoonful of curry mixture to the center of each dough piece.
10.Pull the edges of the dough upwards and pinch to seal the curry filling inside.
11.Brush the tops of the dough with beaten egg, then dip into panko breadcrumbs to coat.
12.Fry the dough in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through on both sides.
13.Drain on paper towels before serving.

PROS

Satisfy your craving for something savory and delicious with these Japanese curry bread buns.

The semi-homemade recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick meal or snack.

Kids and adults alike will love these portable and flavorful curry buns.

CONS

These buns are fried, which can make them high in fat and calories.

It’s important to enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Additionally, some may find the curry flavor too spicy or strong for their liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these curry bread buns are not particularly healthy, they do contain some beneficial ingredients.
For example, potatoes are a good source of vitamin C and fiber, while peas are rich in protein and various vitamins and minerals.
Curry spices like turmeric and cumin have been linked to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant health benefits as well.

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