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[Phobophile]

It'll be a marginal step up from making Maruchan ramen without adding stuff to it.

 

[clav]

Just do it. If you need to thicken the curry, add flour or corn starch.

welp i goofed

put too many vegetables and now my pot is overflowing

Boil away some water and add in the cubes.

You'll know when it's done when it's to your liking. Taste the food you make.

Speaking of Japanese curry, I'm making it tonight. I notice that everyone kinda does one thing differently. What's your unique addition? I typically substitute regular potatoes for Japanese sweet potatoes. Imparts a light sweetness (not overpowering) to the Curry.

You could try Okinawan purple sweet potatoes although somewhat expensive. The yellow centered ones are good, too.

I was surprised that TJ's sells those white centered Japanese sweet potatoes.

 

[StrangerInTheAlps]

Speaking of Japanese curry, I'm making it tonight. I notice that everyone kinda does one thing differently. What's your unique addition? I typically substitute regular potatoes for Japanese sweet potatoes. Imparts a light sweetness (not overpowering) to the Curry.

Depends on my mood, but I usually do thinly-cut pork with a whole minced onion(it mostly dissolves into the curry mixture. I omit the potatoes unless I'm really hungry, and then I add soy sauce, ketchup, tsuyu (a tablespoon or two of each) and sometimes honey to the roux.

Comes out with a real rich flavor like you'd get at a Japanese curry shop.

 

[Qvoth]

is it true that the secret to a good japanese curry is to use use 2 roux from different brands? think i've read about this from some manga, forgot where

 

[Laevateinn]

is it true that the secret to a good japanese curry is to use use 2 roux from different brands? think i've read about this from some manga, forgot where

I've never tried this because it would dilute the awesomeness that it Java Curry.

 

[richardhawk]

I read about it in a manga.

 

[Ahnez]

Hint, when cutting the onions, leave some bigger slices so you can actually find them while eating. The smaller ones will disappear

 

[lethial]

A dilemma only someone on GAF would share with the world.

 

[Ayumi]

is it true that the secret to a good japanese curry is to use use 2 roux from different brands? think i've read about this from some manga, forgot where

Yes, because manga == real Japan

 

[Jill Sandwich]

The weirdest curry recipe I've ever seen

 

[Zoe]

Yes, because manga == real Japan

I first saw the mixing thing here: http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/06/...es-golden-torukero-vermont-java-kokumaro.html

 

[striferser]

Speaking of Japanese curry, I'm making it tonight. I notice that everyone kinda does one thing differently. What's your unique addition? I typically substitute regular potatoes for Japanese sweet potatoes. Imparts a light sweetness (not overpowering) to the Curry.

Adding some plain yogurt to it.

 

[Indicate]

I always make indian and thai curries from scratch. I've made japanese curry once, but I used the curry roux which the recipe called for. Anyone know of a good japanese curry recipe where I don't have to use a premade roux?

 

[johnsmith]

Hint, when cutting the onions, leave some bigger slices so you can actually find them while eating. The smaller ones will disappear

But I want them to disappear.

 

[jiggle]

Veggie > meat
Beef > chicken
Daikon > *

 

[Sakura]

welp i goofed

put too many vegetables and now my pot is overflowing

I think you need more cubes in that shit.
Normally I just use potatoes and meat, not too into other veggies, though carrots are alright.

 

[PumpkinSpice]

Try adding some beans.

And buy a big stock of dry beans if you don't already have them. They're useful when you run out of food.

 

[Big Chungus]

I think you need more cubes in that shit.
Normally I just use potatoes and meat, not too into other veggies, though carrots are alright.

that was before adding the cubes

this is what it looked like after:

it wasnt thick at all

i failed

 

[MattKeil]

Even bad curry is better than no curry.

 

[Hero]

What does adding peanut butter do to the curry?

 

[Sakura]

that was before adding the cubes

this is what it looked like after:



it wasnt thick at all

i failed

Oh. Well I stand by what I said.
Add more cubes next time!

 

[johnsmith]

What does adding peanut butter do to the curry?

It gives it a slightly nutty flavor that I find delightful, and can make it a little thicker. For those thinking it's weird, some brands actually already contain it, like Java.

You can also add cheese, think that sounds weird? Again, some brands already contain that too.

I also like adding honey and raisins to give it a bit of sweetness.

 

[Zoe]

Try adding some beans.

And buy a big stock of dry beans if you don't already have them. They're useful when you run out of food.

Not so good when you need something quick though.

 

[Qvoth]

that was before adding the cubes

this is what it looked like after:

it wasnt thick at all

i failed

oh man, that looks sad ; ;

 

[johnsmith]

But how does it taste?

 

[Bornstellar]

Cubes?

Oh boy.

Y'all need to learn to make it from scratch.

 

[otapnam]

Did u use the golden curry brand? If u look at the instructions it has amounts for both packs of curry paste. You need to use half the amount of water. I've made that mistake before

 

[Hero]

It gives it a slightly nutty flavor that I find delightful, and can make it a little thicker. For those thinking it's weird, some brands actually already contain it, like Java.

You can also add cheese, think that sounds weird? Again, some brands already contain that too.

I also like adding honey and raisins to give it a bit of sweetness.

That sounds interesting. I will have to try that out.

Also, people make this in slow cookers?

 

[John Kowalski]

eat your veggies

 

[ZackieChan]

CoCo has a huge menu with different sauces.. But their main ingredient is the topping anyway.

Ahh, okay. The latter is probably why I never noticed.

Also, if you're ever in Bangkok, their Coco Ichibanya is kind of shit.

 

[Silphonica]

drop the onions.

 

[Shouta]

that was before adding the cubes

this is what it looked like after:

it wasnt thick at all

i failed

Soup Curry ahoy!

That's a real thing in Japan too.

 

[RM8]

I don't fancy curry without onions.

 

[mollipen]

it wasnt thick at all

i failed

Next time, if your curry turns out like that, dump the rice, add in udon noodles, and have curry udon instead!

Of course, you'd need to have udon noodles on-hand in the first place.

 

[hazelnoots]

For a pot that size, use all the cubes. It'll be thick.

However when I added a bunch of veggies and chicken with a whole box it was still liquidy :/

 

[Mendoza]

1. Dude, get some better rice. That jasmine shit is weak.

2. Make the curry sauce first, then after the consistency is right, add your vegetables.

3. Thin out, tenderize, panko bread crumb, and fry your chicken next time. The chicken goes on clean on top of the rice.

You have much to learn.

 

[8bit]

If it looks watery like that in future, leave it simmering on the hob for a bit longer. It should thicken if you're patient.

 

[Brofist]

1. Dude, get some better rice. That jasmine shit is weak.

2. Make the curry sauce first, then after the consistency is right, add your vegetables.

3. Thin out, tenderize, panko bread crumb, and fry your chicken next time. The chicken goes on clean on top of the rice.

You have much to learn.

Do you like your vegetables to crunch in your curry? I've never seen anyone make Japanese curry this way.

If you aren't sure always check Youtube for advice

 

[optimiss]

that was before adding the cubes

this is what it looked like after:

it wasnt thick at all

i failed

You added waaaaay more water than the instructions called for.

 

[Brofist]

If it looks watery like that in future, leave it simmering on the hob for a bit longer. It should thicken if you're patient.

This. The number one amateur mistake when making sauces of any kind is not letting them cook long enough.

 

[Zoe]

Do you like your vegetables to crunch in your curry? I've never seen anyone make Japanese curry this way.

If you aren't sure always check Youtube for advice

You could always cook the veggies separately.