Japanese Curry Fried Rice (Dorai Karē Chāhan)

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp oil
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup onion (finely diced)
• 1 tsp garlic (minced)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
• 4 tbsp homemade curry roux (recipe below) or 4 store bought Japanese curry cubes
• 3 cups cooked rice (chilled overnight)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a wok or large pan, heat 2 tbsp oil on high.

3. 3

   When hot, add eggs, cook for 1 min to a rough scramble & remove.

4. 4

   Add remaining oil into wok, add onion & garlic, saute for 2 mins.

5. 5

   Add vegetables, cook for 2 mins, add salt, pepper & curry.

6. 6

   After stirring for 1 min, add rice, eggs & soy sauce, mix well.

7. 7

   Taste to adjust seasoning & serve as is or with garnish of choice.

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9. 9

   Melt butter in a pot on low heat, add flour & cook for 5-7 mins till it turns light brown.

10. 10

    Add curry powder, garam masala, cayenne & whisk for 30 secs.

11. 11

    Press into moulds or transfer into a small jar.