Description
Japanese curry is a delightful, comforting dish bursting with flavors from tender vegetables and rich spices. Perfect for cozy dinners and gatherings, it’s sure to warm hearts and bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium waxy potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold), diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1/4 cup Japanese curry mix
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced carrots and potatoes; sauté for another 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Stir in the Japanese curry mix until fully combined, allowing it to thicken.
- Add bell peppers and green peas; cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace any meat with tofu or add more seasonal vegetables like zucchini or eggplant.
- You can adjust the spice level by using different curry mixes available at Asian grocery stores.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg