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Rich and Savory Japanese Beef Curry Udon

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 20 minsskilletCook: 20 minsscheduleTotal: 40 minsoutdoor_grillStewedlocal_fire_departmentMedium
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skilletInstruction

11 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:02

Peel 1 potato, cut it into 8 to 10 bite-sized pieces, put it in a bowl and soak in cold water for 20 to 30 minutes.

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Watch out

Do not cut potato pieces too large or they won't cook through, otherwise they will easily fall apart.

Ingredients:potato (1 piece)
Tools:knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:01:27

Slice 1 onion and set aside.

Ingredients:Onion (1 piece)
Tools:knife
03
Preparation
00:01:36

Peel 1 carrot, remove ends, and cut into irregular wedge chunks with rotation, then set aside.

Ingredients:Carrot (1 piece)
Tools:knife
04
Preparation
00:01:54

Peel and trim 1 leek, take the white part and cut into sections, remove the green core, flatten the white parts and chop into fine strips.

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Watch out

Take your time when shredding leek strips and be careful with your fingers.

Ingredients:Leek or Scallion (1 piece)
Tools:knife
05
Active Cooking
00:02:31

Heat a pot over medium heat, pour in 2 tbsp cooking oil, add leek strips and stir-fry until fragrant and starting to turn yellow, then remove and set aside.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 2 to 3 minutes
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Do not use too high heat, otherwise the leek strips will quickly burn and turn bitter.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (2 tbsp)Leek or Scallion
Tools:wooden spatulapot
06
Active Cooking
00:02:56

In the same pot, add sliced onions and carrot chunks, stir-fry for about 5 minutes until onions become soft and translucent.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 5 minutes
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Watch out

Do not add water before onions are softened, otherwise it will affect the release of sweetness.

Ingredients:OnionCarrot
Tools:wooden spatulapot
07
Active Cooking
00:03:14

Add drained potato chunks and stir-fry briefly, then add 1 pack of Japanese mushrooms and continue stir-frying until mushrooms release moisture and most moisture is evaporated.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 5 to 7 minutes
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Watch out

Mushrooms will release water during stir-frying

you must patiently stir-fry until moisture evaporates, otherwise it will affect the curry flavor

Ingredients:potatoJapanese mushroom (1 pack)
Tools:wooden spatulapot
08
Active Cooking
00:04:09
warningStay safe

Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw meat to avoid cross-contamination.

Add 500g beef slices and stir-fry until browned, pour in 200ml dashi stock and 200ml water to boil, add 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce, 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp sugar, mix well.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, about 5 minutes
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Dashi stock is already slightly salty, no extra salt is needed in this step.

Ingredients:fresh beef (500 g)dashi stock (200 ml)water (200 ml)mirin (1 tbsp)Japanese soy sauce (1 tbsp)Worcestershire sauce (1 tbsp)sugar (1 tsp)
Tools:pottongs
09
Active Cooking
00:05:35

Add 3 to 4 pieces of Japanese curry blocks, immerse them in the stock, cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, open lid to ensure curry blocks dissolve completely, then simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes until sauce thickens.

local_fire_departmentLow heat, about 10 to 15 minutes
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Watch out

Stir occasionally after adding curry blocks, otherwise it will easily stick to the bottom and burn.

Ingredients:Japanese curry block (3.5 piece)
Tools:wooden spatulapot
10
Active Cooking
00:06:20
warningStay safe

Be careful with boiling water and hot soup to avoid burns.

Prepare another pot of boiling water, add 2 packs of udon and boil for about 3 minutes until loosened, then scoop out and drain well.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat, about 3 minutes
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Do not boil udon too long, otherwise the texture will become mushy and lose its chewiness.

Ingredients:udon (2 pack)
Tools:potstrainer
11
Active Cooking
00:06:39

Place cooked udon in a bowl, pour the cooked curry beef and vegetable ingredients over it, top with fried leek strips, and finally garnish with chopped green onions.

Ingredients:udonfresh beefpotatoCarrotOnionJapanese mushroomLeek or Scalliongreen onion (2 tbsp)
Tools:metal bowlladle

groceryAll Ingredients

udon2 pack
fresh beef500 g
potato1 piece
Onion1 piece
Carrot1 piece
Leek or Scallion1 piece
Japanese mushroom1 pack
dashi stock200 ml
water200 ml
mirin1 tbsp
Japanese soy sauce1 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
sugar1 tsp
Japanese curry block3.5 piece
Cooking oil2 tbsp
green onion2 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

knifecutting boardwooden spatulapottongsstrainermetal bowlladle