Beyond Chicken Katsu Curry

By Martina Morana
Ingredients
For the rice & chicken
  • 2 cups sushi rice

  • 1 pack Beyond Chicken Tenders

  • Oil for cooking

For the katsu curry sauce
  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 15g fresh ginger, finely chopped

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 tbsp curry powder

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 small can coconut milk

  • 350ml water or chicken stock

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 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
  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. Add to a pot with water according to package instructions.

  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender.

  4. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

2. Prepare the katsu curry sauce
  1. Heat a little oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Add the onion and carrot and sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.

  3. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. Add curry powder and turmeric and toast the spices for about 1 minute.

  5. Pour in the coconut milk and water (or chicken stock).

  6. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

  7. Simmer for about 10–15 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  8. Blend the sauce until smooth (optional but traditional for katsu curry).

  9. 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
  1. Cook the Beyond Chicken tenders according to package instructions (pan-fry, bake, or air fry).

  2. Cook until golden and crispy on the outside.

4. Assemble
  1. Spoon sushi rice into serving bowls.

  2. Slice the crispy Beyond chicken tenders and place on top of the rice.

  3. Pour the warm katsu curry sauce over or alongside the chicken.

5. Optional toppings
  • Spring onions

  • Sesame seeds

  • Pickled ginger

  • Chili oil