Making Japanese Beef Curry from scratch is really challenging nowadays because we can use many kinds of instant curry paste in store. But by making our own spice blend we can get many possibilities and customize the taste if you hate particular spices. This recipe is so rich because I use the right amount of spices and I will tell you some tips how to make slow cooked foods taste more complex and better.
Curry Roux 1. Melt the butter in the pan. Add flour and toast in low heat for 5-10 minutes until the color turned brown. Stir frequently. 2. Add all the spice mix and stir fry for 1 minutes. 3. Add 1/2 cup water, stir frequently until incorporated then add another 1/2 cup. Set aside and place it in a bowl. Beef Curry 1. Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. 2. Add onion and stir fry until translucent. 3. Add beef and stir fry for 2 minutes. Add a little bit salt. 4. Add garlic and tomato paste and stir fry for 2 minutes. 5. Add 2 cups water, potato, carrot, and curry roux. Stir until the curry roux incorporated. 6. Add bay leaves, chicken seasoning, sugar, and pepper. 7. Simmer for 1 hour. Add 1/2 cup water and a little bit salt every 15 minutes. 8. After 1 hour, add water if the curry is too dry. Check the saltiness and add salt if needed. 9. Turn off the heat. 10. Serve with warm rice and garnish with green onion.