Katsu Curry

Ingredients

Yukari Pickled Red Cabbage

  • 1/2 head red cabbage, very thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (480ml) rice vinegar (actually, need more)
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) yukari

Curry Sauce with Coconut Milk (preferred)

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped, plus 1 peeled into ribbons
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated or finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp curry powder, mild or medium depending on taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 400ml can coconut milk
  • 2 tsp maple syrup (or honey)

Alternative Silky Curry Sauce

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 onions, julienned
  • 1 apple, grated
  • 1/4 cup (6g) sliced/dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup (25g) curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon (8g) garam masala (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons (9g) MSG
  • 1/2 cup (72g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon (18g) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (23g) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) dark soy
  • 1 quart (907g) chicken stock