Join me to whip up a delightful Chicken Curry with Rice, perfect for dinner any night of the week! 🍛 This tutorial covers everything from prepping your ingredients to plating up a delicious meal that's sure to impress. Get ready to transform simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish with tips, tricks, and a sprinkle of creativity, right here on Sam's Home Kitchen!

Why This Recipe?
In today's episode, I explore the quintessential comfort food—Chicken Curry with Rice—tailoring the dish for optimal flavor and efficiency. Discover why washing rice is crucial for a perfect texture, how to use curry blocks for a deep, complex flavor without the hassle, and why cooking chicken in a pan versus deep-frying can still yield succulent results. This video is packed with practical cooking tips that are perfect for busy weeknights.

Curry Cooking:
Rice Prep: Start with 450g of rice, washed until the water runs clear. Sam explains the benefits of reusing rice water—an eco-friendly tip for garden lovers!
Sauté Veggies: Watch as onions and carrots are sautéed to perfection, learning how size affects texture and taste.
Curry Base: Discover the magic of curry blocks and how they simplify gourmet cooking.
Protein Power: See how Sam skillfully debones and cooks a chicken leg to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Combining Flavors: Learn the techniques for a perfectly reduced and thickened curry sauce.
Plating Mastery: Get tips on assembling your dish for visual appeal and taste balance.

What Will You Learn?
Importance of rice preparation
Techniques for sautéing vegetables
How to use and benefit from curry blocks
Methods for cooking and incorporating chicken into your curry
Tips for thickening sauces effectively
Ingredients List:

List of ingredients:
Rice: 450g
Onions: 2
Carrots: 3
Potatoes: 300g
Curry blocks: 1/3 packet
Lettuce: small handful
Chicken leg: 1
Neutral oil, salt, soy sauce, flour

Welcome back to Sam’s Home Kitchen, where today we’re diving into a cozy culinary adventure with a classic Japanese dish that'll warm your heart - a hearty Japanese Curry paired with a crispy Chicken Katsu, all made from scratch!

In this video, I walk you through every step of creating this flavorful dish, starting with the perfect rice - 450g of it to be exact, because who doesn't love leftovers? Remember, washing your rice not only removes impurities but ensures each grain cooks up perfectly, giving you that fluffy texture we all crave.

While our rice cooks, we’ll sauté onions until they’re golden, blend in chunky carrots for a sweet bite, and add potatoes that hold their own amidst the simmering curry. The secret weapon? Curry blocks! They simplify the cooking process without sacrificing depth of flavor.

As the curry simmers, we move onto the protein – a delectable chicken katsu. I opted for a pan-fried version to keep things a bit lighter, and trust me, the result is just as satisfying as the deep-fried classic. The fusion of flavors from the fond left in the pan, mixed into the curry, enriches our dish with incredible depth.

To serve, we layer fluffy rice, fresh lettuce for a crisp contrast, golden chicken, and generous ladles of our rich curry. It’s a dish that promises comfort in every bite and is perfect for sharing or savoring solo on a chill evening.

Easy Techniques: Learn simple yet effective cooking techniques that elevate everyday ingredients.
Cost-Effective Meal: Full cost breakdown included in the video, showing you how to cook a gourmet meal on a budget.
Versatile Cooking: Tips on how to adapt this recipe using different proteins or vegetarian options.
Join me in the kitchen and let's make some magic with these humble ingredients, transforming them into a meal that's sure to impress. Don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and ring that bell for more delicious adventures every week!

0:00 intro
0:55 get started with rice
2:33 prepping our curry
5:54 protein
7:14 plate up, cost and outro

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