Kare pan is a Japanese curry filling wrapped in bread dough, coated in panko crumbs and deep fried. Here, we’ve made a simple version of Japanese curry bread for an easy weeknight meal. The recipe takes just over 30 minutes to make and results in golden brown, ultra-comforting toasties.
Ingredients
Method
1.Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until softened (4 minutes). Add butternut pumpkin and minced beef and cook, breaking up beef with back of a spoon until golden (6 minutes). Add flour and curry powder and stir to coat. Add soy, mirin and 125ml water, bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until thickened slightly (2-3 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
2.Brush outside of bread with butter. Combine parmesan and panko on a large plate. Press buttered side of bread into crumb mixture and place crumb-side down. Spread minced beef over half the slices. Top with cheese and sandwich with remaining bread, crumb-side facing outwards.
3.Wipe out frying pan and return to medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook until golden and crisp (3 minutes). Turn and cook until golden (3 minutes).
4.Toss cabbage with vinegar in a bowl. Serve sandwiches with cabbage salad scattered with micro coriander and Kewpie mayonnaise.
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Alicia Taylor
