Japanese Curry Bread (Kare Pan)

Crispy on the outside and bursting with savory goodness on the inside, Japanese Curry Bread (Kare Pan) is the ultimate fusion of comfort food and bold flavor. This delightful recipe features soft, pillowy dough filled with rich, aromatic Japanese curry, coated in golden panko breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to perfection. With just the right balance of texture and taste, Kare Pan is a beloved Japanese street food that's as satisfying to make as it is to eat. Perfectly portable and irresistibly crunchy, these curry buns are ideal for snacks, lunches, or a unique party treat. Follow this recipe to create your very own handmade Kare Pan and enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors with every bite! Keywords: Japanese Curry Bread, Kare Pan, Japanese street food, curry-filled bread, homemade bread recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 30 grams Sugar
• 5 grams Salt
• 6 grams Instant yeast
• 150 milliliters Whole milk
• 25 grams Unsalted butter
• 1000 milliliters Oil for frying
• 100 grams Panko bread crumbs
• 300 grams Prepared Japanese curry filling
• 1 Egg

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

Warm the milk slightly and add it to the dry ingredients along with softened butter.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Form the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Meanwhile, prepare the Japanese curry filling. It should be thick and not too runny to prevent leakage from the dough.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to remove the air and divide it into six equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.

Step 7

Flatten each dough ball into a circle, about 1 cm thick. Place about 50 grams of curry filling in the center of each dough piece.

Step 8

Carefully gather the edges of the dough around the filling, pinching them together tightly to seal and form a ball.

Step 9

In a bowl, beat the egg and lightly coat each filled dough ball with the egg wash.

Step 10

Roll the egg-coated dough balls in panko bread crumbs, ensuring they are completely covered.

Step 11

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 170°C (340°F).

Step 12

Carefully lower the curry bread into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 13

Remove the curry breads from the oil using a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 14

Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the crispy outside and flavorful curry-filled inside.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1921.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10757.8

Total Fat 1056.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 166.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 269.9mg	0%
Sodium 4064.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 346.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 45.5g
Protein 61.1g	0%

Vitamin D 116.1IU	0%
Calcium 500.5mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 1186.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.4%

Protein: 2.2%

Carbs: 12.4%