5 Dishes for Katsu Lovers

Who doesn’t love a katsu curry dish? There are so many variations to choose from, each adding their own unique sense of style and flavor to the dish.

Katsu curry has been around for a long time and is a favorite dish in many homes around the world. In fact, many countries have their own delicious katsu curry recipes. Each with their own flare of tradition, spice and flavor.

Katsu curry is deliciously sweet and is rich in flavor from a range of spices, usually enhanced by soy sauce. If you love Katsu Curry, here are 5 Dishes for Katsu Lovers you might also want to try.

5 Dishes for Katsu Lovers

1. Coconut & Corn Curry

A delicious blend of corn and coconut, this curry is sure to be a favorite for any katsu curry lovers out there.

Ingredients

• Vegetable Oil – 1 tbsp
• Red Lentils – 150g
• Onion (sliced) – 1
• Ginger (sliced) – Small Piece
• Turmeric – 1 tbsp
• Baby Corn – 250g
• Coconut Yogurt – 110g
• Curry Powder – 1 tbsp
• Coriander – ½ small bunch

Method

 Step 1

Place the lentils into a sieve, rinse until clean. Pour oil into a saucepan and place on a medium heat. Pour in the onion, then cook for around 8 minutes until soft. Add in the curry powder, ginger and turmeric. Cook for about 1 minute, then stir in your lentils.

Step 2

Tip 400ml of hot water in and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and let the mixture simmer for around 15 minutes. Most of the water should get absorbed. Add another 100ml water with the baby corn and let simmer for a further 5-10 minutes until soft. Then stir the coconut yogurt in, let it warm but not boil. Then serve with the coriander leaves dashed over. Enjoy.

2. Thai Red Curry

Why not cook a delicious Thai red curry instead of grabbing your usual katsu curry from the local takeaway? A delicious concoction of flavours you’re sure to enjoy.

Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• Vegetable Oil – 1 tbsp
• Garlic & Ginger Paste – 1 tbsp
• Red Curry paste
• Coconut Milk – 800ml
• Chicken thighs – 8
• Lime Leaves – 4
• Fish Sauce – 2 tbsp
• Brown Sugar – 1 tsp
• Thai Basil
• Coriander
• Red Chilli – 1
• Ginger
• Jasmine Rice – 1 bag

Method

 Step 1

Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large saucepan and heat on medium heat, then fry 1 tablespoon of garlic paste and 1 tablespoon of ginger for about 2 minutes. Then add in 5-6 tablespoon of the red curry paste and let sizzle for a few seconds before adding the 800ml of coconut milk.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it down to a simmer, stir and wait for all the vegetable oil to rise up to the surface.

Step 3

Add the 8 chicken thighs, which should be cut into chunks as well as the lime leaves, simmer for around 12 minutes so the chicken can cook through.

Step 4

Add in 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce as well as the brown sugar. Add more of either for extra flavour.

Step 5

Bring all to a boil, then remove from the heat and add in ½ bag of Thai basil.

Step 6

Pour the curry in four bowls, topping with the red chilli. Serve alongside some jasmine rice and enjoy.

3. Slow Cooker Lamb

A wonderful tasting dish that katsu curry lovers will definitely enjoy.

Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• Brown Rice
• Lamb Steaks (diced) – 2
• Curly Kale – 75g
• Onion (sliced) – 1
• Madras Curry Paste – 3 tbsp
• Canned Chopped Tomato – 400g
• Red Lentils – 25g
• Vegetable Bouillon Powder – 2 tsp
• Chickpeas – 210g
• Cinnamon Stick – 1
• Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
• Grated Ginger – 1 tbsp

Method

Step 1

Place all ingredients inside a slow cooker pot, use ⅓ can of water to stir in. Place the lid on top, and chill overnight in the fridge.

Step 2

Stir the following day. Cook at a low heat for around 6 hours. The lamb and vegetables should be tender. Serve on a bed of brown rice and enjoy.

4. Easy Chicken Curry

If you want a super easy to make chicken curry dish to replace your katsu curry, then check this tasty recipe out.

Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• Naan Bread & Rice
• Ground Almonds – 50g
• Coriander – small bunch
• Greek Yogurt – 100g
• Chopped Tomato – 400g
• Sunflower Oil – 2 tbsp
• Onion (sliced) – 1
• Crushed Garlic – 2
• Ginger (grated) – Thumb sized piece
• Chicken Thighs – 6
• Medium Spice Paste (tikka) – 3 tbsp

Method

Step 1

Heat your oil by adding it to a flameproof casserole dish or frying pan, heat on medium. Pour in the onion with a dash of salt, fry for around 8-10 minutes. Add in the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 2

Chop up your chicken to thick 3cm pieces and chuck them on the pan. Fry for about 5 minutes before adding in the tomatoes and spice paste alongside 250ml of water. Let the mixture come to a boil. Lower the heat and cook through on a light heat for 20-30 minutes until it becomes rich. Then stir the ground almonds, coriander and yogurt. Serve with rice and naan bread, enjoy.

5. Cauliflower & Potato Curry

If you want something healthy to spice up your cooking, try this great katsu curry alternative.

Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• Naan Bread & Yogurt
• Coriander – small handful
• Lemon Juice
• Vegetable Oil – 2 tbsp
• Onion (chopped) – 1
• Grated Ginger
• Garlic Cloves (chopped) – 3
• Potatoes (cut) – 2
• Green Chilli – 1
• Cauliflower – 1
• Turmeric – ½ tsp
• Ground Cumin – 1 tsp
• Curry Powder – 1 tsp
• Sugar – ½ tsp
• Chopped Tomato – 227g

Method

Step 1

Heat your oil in a large saucepan. Fry the onion for about 8-10 minutes to soften it, then add in the curry powder, turmeric, garlic, cumin and ginger, cook for 1 minute. Then add the sugar and tomatoes. Add the chili, potatoes, cauliflower and season. Cook for around 30 minutes until tender.

Step 2

Remove chili when the vegetables are fully cooked. Squeeze the lemon juice over the mix and dash some coriander on top. Serve on some naan with yogurt and enjoy.