If you are adventurous, you can try to make your own Japanese curry roux by following these steps.

Japanese Curry Roux

Recipe presented by Jay Andrews

Cuisine Japanese
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp Butter or Ghee
  • 4 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tbsp Japanese Curry Powder

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom pan on the stove over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter.
  2. Whisk the butter and flour until a smooth paste forms, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low.
  3. Cook the roux until it turns a caramelized brown color, about 30 minutes. Whisk in the curry powder until combined.

Recipe Notes

• Two tablespoons of curry powder creates a moderately spicy roux. Add up to 1 tablespoon more for a spicier flavor.

• Use the roux immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

• Substitute half the Japanese curry powder for an equal amount garam masala for a pleasing variation.

• Add 1 tablespoon per cup of stock/water when making Japanese curry.