Japanese Curry Rice
Japanese

A rich and savory Japanese curry enhanced with apple, red wine, and dark chocolate for a complex flavor profile. Served with golden-brown chicken thighs, it's a comfort food favorite for all ages.

Last updated: February 10, 2026
PREP
20
COOK
60
TOTAL
1h20m
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Preparation

Dice the onion, potatoes, carrots, and chicken into bite-sized pieces. Grate half an apple and set aside.

MAIN RECIPE
Cooking
1

In a pot, heat oil and sauté the onion until golden brown and fragrant. Add potatoes and carrots, stirring well to combine.

1 pcs Onion2 pcs Potato1 pcs Carrot
2

Pour in water and simmer over medium-low heat.

300 ml Water
3

In a separate frying pan, melt butter and sear the chicken until golden brown on the outside. Transfer the chicken to the main pot.

14.25 g Butter300 g Chicken Thigh
4

Add red wine and continue to simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.

30 ml Red Wine
5

Add curry cubes (or Homemade Curry Cube), grated apple, honey, and dark chocolate.

2 cube Curry Cube0.5 pcs Apple5 ml Honey10 g Dark Chocolate
6

Turn the heat to low and stir constantly for another 20-30 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together. Serve hot with rice.

JAPANESE CURRY BLOCK
Cooking
1

Melt the butter.

30 g Butter
2

Pour in the flour.

30 g Flour
3

Stir slowly over low heat until it reaches a yogurt-like consistency and turns slightly yellow.

4

Add curry powder and milk, mix evenly.

20 g Curry Powder30 ml Milk
5

Once it turns a chocolatey color, pour it into a small bowl.

6

Place the bowl in ice water to speed up solidification, and it's done.

Chef's
  • The longer you simmer, the deeper the flavor develops.
  • Once the curry blocks and chocolate are added, the sauce becomes thick and can easily burn. Keep the heat low and stir frequently.