Dive into a bowl of pure comfort with This beloved dish features tender chicken and hearty vegetables swimming in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet curry sauce, perfectly served alongside fluffy white rice. It’s a wonderfully comforting meal that’s simple to prepare and packed with incredible flavor that the whole family will adore.
📜 Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
4 cups water (or chicken broth for richer flavor)
100g halal-certified Japanese curry roux blocks (about 4-5 blocks)
1 teaspoon soy sauce (halal-certified)
Cooked white rice, for serving
Black sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
📝 Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots and potatoes. Pour in the water (or broth), ensuring the vegetables and chicken are mostly submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Break the Japanese curry roux blocks into smaller pieces and add them to the hot liquid, stirring gently until they are completely dissolved.
- Return the pot to low heat and simmer, stirring continuously, for another 5-10 minutes, or until the curry has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir in the halal-certified soy sauce.
- Serve the hot Japanese Chicken Curry over freshly cooked white rice. Garnish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds if desired, and enjoy this warm, flavorful masterpiece!
💡 Chef's Tips
- For a richer sauce: Adding a grated apple or a tablespoon of honey during the simmering stage with the roux can deepen the flavor and add a touch of natural sweetness, balancing the savory notes beautifully.
- Spice it up: If you prefer a little heat, a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite halal chili sauce can be stirred in towards the end of cooking to kick things up a notch.
