Description
Japanese Curry Buns (Kare Pan) are crispy, golden bread filled with rich and flavorful curry made from meat, vegetables, and aromatic spices, offering a comforting and indulgent snack.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
¾ cup warm milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ medium onion, finely diced
1 small carrot, diced
1 small potato, diced
100 grams ground beef or meat of choice
1 cup water
1 cube Japanese curry roux
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Curry Filling:
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft.
- Add carrots and potatoes, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Pour in water and let simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in curry roux and cook until thickened. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Let the filling cool completely.
- Make the Dough:
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add egg, flour, and salt to the mixture. Mix and knead for 10 minutes. Add butter and continue kneading until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Buns:
- Punch down the dough and divide into 10-12 equal parts.
- Flatten each dough piece into a disc, spoon 1-2 tablespoons of cooled curry filling, and pinch the edges tightly to seal.
- Proof the Buns: Let the filled buns rest for 20-30 minutes to rise slightly.
- Fry or Bake the Buns:
- To Fry: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the buns for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- To Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the buns cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use tofu or tempeh instead of meat.
For extra heat, add chili flakes, hot sauce, or spicy curry paste to the filling.
Try adding cheese to the curry filling for a creamy twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
