Katsu Curry Soup

Katsu Curry Soup is a comforting and flavorful Japanese dish that combines crispy chicken cutlets with a rich and aromatic curry broth. This healthy variation offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Panko breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1, beaten
• All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Potato - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable broth - 4 cups
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Coconut milk - 1/2 cup
• Green onions - for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Prepare the chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper, then coat in flour, dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add diced onion, carrot, and potato; sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in curry powder and cook for another minute to release flavors.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. Stir in coconut milk and soy sauce, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8. Slice the fried chicken into strips and serve on top of the curry soup, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from chicken, promoting muscle health.
• Contains a variety of vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals.

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