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Intensely flavorful and only mildly spicy this Japanese-style ground meat dry curry is topped with a golden yolk.
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Japanese Keema Curry

Japanese-style Keema Curry is a flavorful dry curry that seamlessly combines the bold flavors of India with the mild family-friendly tastes of Japan. This easy recipe comes together in under 20 minutes, yet it's packed with flavor thanks to a few time-saving kitchen hacks.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese-Western
Keyword curry
Level Beginner
Main Ingredient Beef
Diet Dairy-Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 565kcal
Author Marc Matsumoto

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 200 grams onions
  • 100 grams carrot
  • 12 grams garlic
  • 12 grams ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 450 grams ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs (optional)
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Instructions

  • Grate 200 grams onions, 100 grams carrot, 12 grams garlic, and 12 grams ginger into a pan and then stir in ¼ teaspoon baking soda.
    200 grams onions, 100 grams carrot, 12 grams garlic, 12 grams ginger, ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • Put the pan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it starts to boil, stir the mixture continuously until the excess liquid has evaporated and the mixture forms a thick paste (~8 minutes).
  • Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and turn down the heat to medium. Sauté the paste until it's golden brown and shiny (~1-2 minutes).
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Add 2 tablespoons curry powder and 1 teaspoon cocoa powder and quickly stir it in, being careful not to burn the spices (~30 seconds).
    2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • Add 450 grams ground beef and use the side of a spatula to break up the clumps of meat and work it into the curry paste (~4 minutes).
    450 grams ground beef
  • Once the beef is cooked and crumbly, add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir-fry the mixture until the seasonings are well combined, and most of the liquid has evaporated (~1 minute).
    1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Serve the Keema Curry with rice, and you can top it with 3 eggs cooked in your favorite style (hot spring, or sunny side up).
    3 eggs

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Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 1170mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5903IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 6mg