Katsu Curry Recipe – Easy Dinner Win or Family Fumble?
Looking for a simple, tasty way to bring Japanese flavours to your kitchen? This Katsu Curry recipe is perfect for switching up your usual meals, especially if you’re tired of the same old dishes. I tried it with the help of the Yutaka kit, and here’s how it went — drama, flour mishaps and all!
Spice Level: Slowly Upping My Game
I used to be a Korma or Tikka Masala girl through and through. A lamb rogan josh was about as bold as I’d get. But recently, I’ve been upping my heat tolerance — even ordering a chicken jalfrezi now and then. Perfect for blowing out a nasty cold, by the way.
The Katsu Kit: Yutaka Goodness
We were sent a Yutaka Katsu Curry Kit, and you can. With a few added ingredients and clear instructions, we were ready to go.
What You’ll Need:
- Chicken breast
- Plain flour (💡 Note to self: check the date next time)
- 1–2 eggs (2 worked better)
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Onion
- Katsu curry paste tray
- 500ml water
- Long-grain rice
- Sweetcorn (sneaky five-a-day boost)
Method (a.k.a. Kitchen Chaos)
- Prep station: Three bowls – one for flour, one for egg, one for panko.
- Slice chicken into smaller chunks (this helps with even cooking!).
- Dip chicken: flour → egg → panko, then into hot oil until golden.
- In another pan, heat oil and fry the chopped onion.
- Add boiled water and the katsu paste tray, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Meanwhile, cook rice with a handful of sweetcorn for a colourful twist.
Katsu Curry Verdict
🎉 The result? A warm, comforting curry with a golden crunch — even the fussy eaters gave it a fair go. That’s a win in my book.
I’ll be making this again, and next time I’ll be even better prepped. Smaller chicken pieces, fresher flour, and maybe a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top for flair.
Where to Buy & Learn More
🔗 Buy the Yutaka Katsu Kit – Japan Centre
🔗 Japanese Curry Variations – BBC Good Food
More Recipes We’ve Tried:
🍱 Ants on a Log Snack Review
🎂 Ice Dream Cake
🕷️ Spider Cupcakes
🍛 Nom Nums: Bento-Style Lunchbox Ideas
Have you tried a Katsu Curry kit at home?
Tag me or comment below — let’s spice up our kitchens together! 🌶️
