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Japanese mushroom curry served on a plate over rice.
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Japanese Mushroom Curry

Discover how to make a delicious and comforting Japanese Mushroom Curry with this easy recipe! Made with white button mushrooms and a rich curry roux, this one-plate meal is perfect for a quick, hearty, and healthy dinner. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s a simple and flavorful option for anyone craving a taste of Japanese cuisine at home.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword Japanese mushroom curry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 276kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Blocks Curry Roux
  • 1/2 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor
  • 1/4 Cup Onion chopped
  • 1/2 Cup White Button Mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 1/4 Cups Water
  • 2 Cups Rice

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    Ingredients to make Japanese mushroom curry on the countertop.
  • Wash, clean and slice the mushrooms.
    Sliced mushrooms on a prep board.
  • Heat some cooking oil over high heat in a Dutch oven or large pot. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions and cook for about 1-2 minutes, until they turn golden brown.
    Chopped onions being seared in a pot.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and butter to the pot, stirring until the butter has melted. Then, pour in 1 1/4 cups of water and bring the mixture to a soft boil. Once it starts boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the curry roux, along with any secret ingredients you'd like to add. Let it simmer for 8-12 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the curry thickens. Serve the curry over rice.
    Japanese mushroom curry in a pot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg