Kare Pan (Japanese Curry Bread)

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Simmer kombu in a small pot with water, then remove the kombu.
  2. 2Add bonito flakes to the water, strain the broth into a measuring cup, and discard the solids.
  3. 3Dice onion, potato, and carrot into small cubes and mince garlic.
  4. 4Brown ground beef in a large pot, then add the diced onion and cook until softened.
  5. 5Add the diced carrot, potato, and the strained kombu-bonito broth to the pot.
  6. 6Stir in the golden curry roux block and cook until thickened.
  7. 7Combine flour and yeast in a bowl, add water and mix into a dough.
  8. 8Knead the dough on a flat surface, place it in a bowl covered with plastic wrap, and let rise.
  9. 9Divide the dough into balls, roll them out into circles, and fill each with the curry mixture.
  10. 10Seal the edges of the dough to enclose the curry, coat in panko breadcrumbs, and deep-fry in oil until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1 piece dried kombu
  • 1 handful bonito flakes
  • 1 whole yellow onion
  • 1 whole potato
  • 1 whole carrot
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 block golden curry roux
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 2 cup panko breadcrumbs

Equipment

potmesh strainermeasuring cupknifecutting boardpeelerspatulabowlwhiskplastic wraprolling pinbaking sheetskimmer

Tips

  • Let the curry mixture chill in the refrigerator overnight before filling the bread.