Japanese Vegetable Katsu Curry Udon with Pickled Vegetables
Udon served with breaded, panko-crusted aubergine and courgette rounds in curry sauce thickened with flour and coconut milk.
- 450 g fresh udon noodles
- 1 large aubergine
- 1 large courgette
- 2 medium white onions
- 2 medium carrots
- 150 g plain flour
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 600 ml vegetable stock
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 medium cucumber
- 6 small radishes
- 500 ml vegetable oil
- 3 stalks spring onions
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Slice cucumber and radishes thinly. Mix rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Toss vegetables in mixture and set aside for 30 minutes.
- Step 2
Cut aubergine and courgette into 1cm thick rounds. Salt and leave 15 minutes, then pat dry.
- Step 3
Set up breading station: flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, panko in third.
- Step 4
Dredge vegetable rounds in flour, egg, then panko. Set aside on wire rack.
- Step 5
Dice onions and carrots. Sauté in 2 tbsp oil for 8 minutes until softened.
- Step 6
Add curry powder and cook 1 minute. Stir in 2 tbsp flour and cook 2 minutes.
- Step 7
Gradually whisk in stock, then add miso paste, soy sauce, and mirin. Simmer 15 minutes.
- Step 8
Stir in coconut milk and remaining sugar. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
- Step 9
Heat oil to 170°C. Fry breaded vegetables in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 10
Cook udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and divide between bowls.
- Step 11
Ladle curry sauce over noodles, top with katsu vegetables and sliced spring onions.
- Step 12
Serve immediately with pickled vegetables on the side.
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