Katsu Curry Rice

Katsu Curry Rice is a delightful Japanese dish featuring crispy breaded chicken cutlets served over a bed of fluffy rice, topped with a rich and aromatic curry sauce. This Halal version ensures everyone can enjoy the comforting flavors of this beloved meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 2 pieces (about 300g)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1 large, beaten
• Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup
• Vegetable oil - for frying (about 1 cup)
• Cooked white rice - 2 cups
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Chicken broth - 2 cups
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon (optional, for thickening)
• Water - 2 tablespoons (if using cornstarch)

Steps

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
2. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the beaten egg, and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken cutlets for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
4. In another pot, heat a little oil and sauté the chopped onion, carrot, and potato for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
5. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
6. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute, then add the chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
7. Cook for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender. If using cornstarch, mix it with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it into the curry to thicken.
8. Serve the cooked rice on plates, slice the crispy chicken cutlets, and place them on top of the rice. Ladle the curry sauce over the chicken and rice.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the chicken.
• Includes vegetables like carrots and potatoes, adding vitamins and minerals.

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