Perfect Homemade Katsu Curry

TL;DR

Learn how to make delicious curry katsu with a secret ingredient and enjoy the crispy pork cutlets served over rice with a velvety Japanese curry sauce.

Transcript

all know that you can't make fried food taste better than it already does right wrong so today we're making curry katsu if you don't know what this is this is basically two of my most favorite foods of all time combining japanese curry and katsu what more do you want but more specifically it uses one of my favorite ingredients of all time are there... Read More

Key Insights

• 👹 Curry katsu is a delicious fusion dish combining the flavors of Japanese curry and crispy pork cutlets.
• 😅 MSG, a commonly misunderstood ingredient, is safe to eat and adds a savory flavor to the curry sauce.
• 🍚 Perfectly cooked rice is essential for a well-balanced dish.
• 🤩 The key to crispy pork cutlets is properly coating them in flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs before frying.
• 🪜 The addition of pickled cabbage and furikake adds extra flavor and texture to the dish.
• 🧅 Caramelizing onions and using a blend of spices are crucial steps in creating a flavorful curry sauce.
• 🌾 Washing the rice removes excess starch and ensures proper cooking.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is curry katsu?

Curry katsu is a dish that combines pork cutlets, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a Japanese curry sauce, served over rice.

Q: Is MSG safe to eat?

Yes, MSG is safe to eat. It is an isolated amino acid of glutamate mixed with sodium and is naturally occurring in many foods. Scientific studies have proven its safety.

Q: How do you make the curry sauce?

The curry sauce is made by caramelizing onions, adding apple, tomato paste, rehydrated mushrooms, and a blend of spices. It is thickened with flour and cooked with chicken stock, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.

Q: What is the importance of washing the rice?

Washing the rice removes excess starch and ensures that it cooks properly and doesn't turn into porridge. It is an essential step for achieving perfectly cooked rice.

Q: How do you make the pork cutlets crispy?

The pork cutlets are coated in flour, dipped in egg wash, and then coated with panko breadcrumbs. They are deep-fried until golden brown and crispy.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Curry katsu combines two favorite Japanese foods, curry and katsu, to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.

• The secret ingredient in the curry sauce is MSG, which is proven to be safe to eat and adds a savory umami flavor.

• The dish consists of four components: the katsu (pork cutlets), the curry sauce, perfectly cooked rice, and optional pickled cabbage.