Beyond Chicken Katsu Curry
Ingredients
For the rice & chicken
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2 cups sushi rice
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1 pack Beyond Chicken Tenders
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Oil for cooking
For the katsu curry sauce
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1 carrot, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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15g fresh ginger, finely chopped
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tbsp curry powder
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1 tsp turmeric
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1 small can coconut milk
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350ml water or chicken stock
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
A comforting bowl of Beyond crispy chicken tenders served over fluffy sushi rice with a rich, fragrant katsu curry sauce. Click here to learn how to make it.
1. Cook the rice
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Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
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Add to a pot with water according to package instructions.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender.
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Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
2. Prepare the katsu curry sauce
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Heat a little oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the onion and carrot and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
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Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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Add curry powder and turmeric and toast the spices for about 1 minute.
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Pour in the coconut milk and water (or chicken stock).
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Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Simmer for about 10–15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
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Blend the sauce until smooth (optional but traditional for katsu curry).
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
💡Katsu curry sauces are typically smooth, mildly spiced gravies made with curry powder, aromatics, and stock or coconut milk.
3. Cook the chicken tenders
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Cook the Beyond Chicken tenders according to package instructions (pan-fry, bake, or air fry).
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Cook until golden and crispy on the outside.
4. Assemble
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Spoon sushi rice into serving bowls.
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Slice the crispy Beyond chicken tenders and place on top of the rice.
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Pour the warm katsu curry sauce over or alongside the chicken.
5. Optional toppings
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Spring onions
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Sesame seeds
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Pickled ginger
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Chili oil