Description
Japanese Curry Bread Buns (Kare Pan) are a delightful fusion of crispy and chewy textures, making them the perfect snack or appetizer. These savory buns are filled with a rich mixture of Japanese curry, tender vegetables like potatoes and carrots, and can be either fried to a golden perfection or baked for a healthier twist. Their versatility allows you to customize the filling to suit your taste, making them an exciting addition to any meal. Whether enjoyed at gatherings or as a comforting treat at home, these curry-filled delights are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup bread flour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm soy milk
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 1/2 cups cooled Japanese curry (with vegetables)
- Neutral oil for cooking
- Breadcrumbs for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, corn starch, salt, sugar, and yeast. Mix well.
- Add warm soy milk and neutral oil. Knead until smooth, then let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the filling: cook diced vegetables in water until tender; add Japanese curry cubes until dissolved.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into equal pieces. Roll each piece into circles and fill with cooled curry mixture. Pinch seams tightly to seal.
- For frying: Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium heat and fry buns until golden brown on all sides.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), brush buns with soy milk mixture, coat with breadcrumbs, and bake for about 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg