Katsu curry has become a nation favourite at mealtime, but how do you make it? Our selection of katsu recipes are perfect for the whole family as they incorporate tofu, sweet potatoes or aubergines. Meaning no matter your diet preference, you can enjoy the authentic Japanese flavours. All three of our katsu recipes take between 30 and 45 minutes, allowing you to spend less time cooking your meals and more time enjoying the company you’re with. Read our guide to learn how authentic katsu curry is made in the comfort of your own home.
What is Katsu Curry?
Katsu curry is a Japanese dish, which translates to ‘fried cutlet’. Traditionally, the dish incorporates a piece of meat, which is covered in panko breadcrumbs, fried and served with rice and a smooth curry sauce. It rose to fame after a Tokyo restaurant wanted to offer a European friendly dish on their menu in the 1800s. In today’s society, you can find variations of a Katsu dish across the globe, from bento boxes to supermarkets and homemade recipes.
Crispy Tofu Katsu Curry with Edamame Rice
Ready in 30 minutes, our first dish is crispy tofu katsu curry with edamame rice. These healthy Asian recipes are the perfect midweek meal to fuel your body with goodness. The recipe uses tofu steaks, dusted in cornflour and pan-fried until golden, then smothered in a mild Japanese-style curry sauce. The sauce is fragranced with garlic, ginger and silky coconut milk to make your mouth water. Once it is time to serve, load up your plate with a side of dot brown rice with edamame beans, spinach and spring onion.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 615
- Protein: 27g
- Carbs: 65g
- Fat: 28g
The healthy recipe provided is an ideal portion for a family of four. If you are dining for two, simply halve the ingredients listed or save the leftovers for the following day. For more recipe inspiration, we have a wide selection to choose from. Some of our most popular dishes are included in our easy vegan recipes, healthy fish recipes or healthy meat recipes.
Why We Love This Easy Katsu Curry Recipe
Tofu is a popular meat alternative that is derived from soya. It can provide a great source of protein and it contains all nine essential amino acids. In addition, tofu provides the body with a valuable plant source of iron and calcium. It is vital to ensure the body is supplied with essential minerals and vitamins in order to perform efficiently in your daily routine.
Ingredients
To create this healthy katsu curry recipe, you will need:
- 200ml coconut milk
- 8 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp curry powder(Mustard)
- 100g fresh edamame beans (Soya)
- 2 garlic clove
- 4cm fresh ginger
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 4 spring onion
- 160g baby spinach
- 600g firm tofu (Soya)
- 2 tbsp tamari (Soya)
- 160g brown rice
Cooking Instructions
The easy seven-step instructions you need to create this katsu curry recipe are:
- Preheat the oven to 200C / fan 180C / gas mark 6. Boil a kettle. Rinse the rice, then place in a saucepan with 800ml salted boiling water. Simmer for 25-30 mins, then drain.
- Thinly slice the spring onions. Finely chop or crush the garlic. Peel the ginger, then finely chop.
- Drain the tofu and pat dry with paper towel. Slice each block into 6 rectangular pieces. Place the cornflour into a large bowl with sea salt, black pepper and a pinch of curry powder; mix. Add the tofu and coat evenly in the cornflour.
- Heat a large, non-stick frying pan with 3 tsp oil on a medium-high heat. Cook the tofu for 10 mins, until crispy and golden, turning halfway. Transfer to a tray and bake for 10 mins.
- Make the curry sauce; reheat the large frying pan with 2 tsp oil on a medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and three-quarters of the spring onions. Cook for 2-3 mins, until softening, then add the remaining curry powder. Cook for 20 seconds then add the coconut milk, half the maple syrup and half the tamari. Simmer for 4-5 mins, stirring often until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat. Halve the lime.
- Meanwhile, heat a separate large frying pan with 1 tsp oil over a medium heat. Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 mins to wilt, then add the rice, edamame, remaining spring onions, remaining tamari, maple syrup and the juice from half the lime; mix.
- Serve the rice with the crispy tofu. Spoon the curry sauce over the top and squeeze over the lime.
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Crispy Purple Sweet Potato Katsu Curry with Rice
Experience the flavours from Asia with our crispy purple sweet potato katsu curry with rice. Taking a twist on a classic Japanese-style curry, we incorporate crispy sweet potato, with brown rice and stir-fried pak choi. A curried coconut sauce is then drizzled over and served with a sprinkle of fresh-cut spring onions. A combination not to be missed!
- Cook time: 45 mins
- Allergens: Mustard, Nuts, Soya
- Cuisine: Asian
- Key ingredient: Vibrant purple sweet potato
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 636
- Protein: 15g
- Carbs: 70g
- Fat: 33g
The fusion of aromas and flavours make this dish a pleasure to consume, especially on a cool autumn day. With our recipe provided, this katsu curry is an ideal portion for a family of four or two people with leftovers for the next day. However many you are dining with, this dish serves some essential nutrients within a filling portion.
Why We Love This Healthy Katsu Curry Recipe
Purple sweet potatoes are highly nutritious and a great way to add a pop of colour to your katsu dish. Like any other colourful fruits and vegetables, the purple colouring of these types of potatoes indicates they are high in antioxidants. Research shows that purple potatoes are especially rich in the antioxidant anthocyanins, which is linked to improved eye and heart health.
Ingredients
A vegan Katsu curry recipe has never been easier. For a dish the whole family will enjoy you will need:
- 8 tbsp ground almonds(Nuts)
- 400ml coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder(Mustard)
- 4 garlic clove
- 8cm fresh ginger
- 160g mangetout
- 1 brown onion
- 2 spring onion
- 4 pak choi
- 300g purple sweet potato
- 2 tbsp tamari (Soya)
- 160g brown rice
Cooking Instructions
In less than ten steps you will have made this authentic katsu curry recipe with a Mindful Chef twist. To start, follow these simple instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200C / fan 180C / gas mark 6. Boil a kettle.
- Peel the potato and slice into thin wedges. Place on a lined baking tray, toss in half the tamari, then cook in the oven for 10 mins, until softening.
- Rinse the rice, then place in a saucepan with 600ml boiling water and a pinch of sea salt. Simmer for 20-25 mins, then drain. Finely dice the onion. Peel the garlic and ginger, then grate.
- Add 1 tbsp oil to a bowl. Put the almonds in a second bowl. Dip each potato wedge into the oil, then sprinkle over the almonds to evenly coat. Return to the baking tray and the oven for 10-15 mins or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan with 1 tsp oil on a medium heat. Add the onion, then cook for 5 mins, until softened. Add the ginger, three-quarters of the garlic and all the curry powder. Cook for a further minute, then add the coconut milk. Simmer for 7-10 mins, until the sauce has thickened. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Trim the pak choi to separate the leaves; slice each one in half lengthways. Thinly slice the spring onions. Heat another medium frying pan with 1 tsp oil on a medium heat. Cook the pak choi, mangetout, half the spring onion and the remaining garlic with the remaining tamari for 2-3 mins, until softened.
- Serve the rice topped with the crispy potato; spoon over the katsu sauce. Serve the stir fried pak choi and mangetout on the side. Sprinkle over the remaining spring onion.
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Aubergine Katsu Curry with Edamame & Rice
Experience the authentic flavours of Japan with this aubergine katsu curry with edamame and rice. In our twist on a classic dish, we use sticky aubergine rather than chicken and bake instead of deep-frying. To serve, we plate the dish with protein-rich edamame beans and garden-fresh broccoli. We strive to make healthy eating easier, without sacrificing flavour!
- Cook time: 30 mins
- Allergens: Mustard, Sesame, Soya
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Key ingredient: Folate-rich edamame beans
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 603
- Protein: 17g
- Carbs: 64g
- Fat: 32g
Quick and easy, this katsu curry recipe will be ready to serve in 30 minutes. Using our recipe, the quantity of ingredients provides the perfect portion for two people or one person with a portion for the following day. When you are cooking for more guests, simply double the ingredients which can provide for four people.
Why We Love This Authentic Katsu Curry Recipe
Brown Rice is full of nutritious elements which can often be missed when compared to white rice. Brown rice contains more fibre and antioxidants than white rice and can be seen to be high in magnesium. Incorporating magnesium and fibre into your diet helps to control your blood sugar levels. Research has shown that if you incorporate whole grains regularly into your diet, it helps to lower your blood sugar levels. Ultimately helping to decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes. We incorporate brown rice into our selection of katsu curry recipes to create a healthy, balanced meal that the whole family can enjoy.
Ingredients
Creating a Japanese katsu curry recipe has never been easier. Provide a dish everyone can enjoy with these ingredients:
- 1 aubergine
- 200ml coconut milk
- 2 tsp curry powder(Mustard)
- 100g fresh edamame beans (Soya)
- 2 garlic clove
- 4cm fresh ginger
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 spring onion
- 80g brown rice
- 2 tsp white sesame seeds(Sesame)
- 1 tbsp tamari (Soya)
- 180g tenderstem broccoli
Cooking Instructions
Creating this katsu curry recipe is easy and can be done in just over five steps. Try it for yourself by following our instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200C / fan 180C / gas mark 7. Boil a kettle. Rinse the rice, then place in a saucepan with 600ml boiling water and a pinch of sea salt. Simmer for 20-25 mins, adding the edamame for the last 2 mins. Drain.
- Heat a dry, medium frying pan on a medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook for 1-2 mins, then transfer to a small bowl. Reserve for later.
- Slice the aubergine into 1cm-thick rounds (you should have 10 slices). Place in a large bowl with the tamari, maple syrup and 1 tsp oil, then mix well to cover the aubergine in the marinade. Add the aubergine to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and cook in the oven for 15 mins, until softened. Add the broccoli to the same tray and cook for a further 10 mins.
- Make the sauce. Finely slice the spring onions. Peel the ginger and garlic, then grate. Heat the same frying pan used for the sesame seeds with 1 tsp oil on a medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and half the spring onions, then cook for 3 mins, until softening. Add the curry powder and cook for a further minute, then pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 10 mins, or until thickened to your desired consistency.
- Add the remaining spring onions to the drained rice and edamame. Mix.
- Serve the edamame rice topped with the aubergine, and the broccoli on the side. Sprinkle the aubergine with sesame seeds and pour over the katsu curry sauce.
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