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Japanese Curry Bread Buns (Kare Pan)

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 buns
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delightful snacks filled with savory curry and encased in a soft, golden crust. Perfect for lunch, a snack, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (155g) bread flour
  • 1/4 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp (9g) corn starch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp instant dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm soy milk or other non-dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil (sunflower, canola, vegetable, etc.)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooled Japanese curry for filling
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 cups water (or more depending on desired consistency)
  • 70-80g vegan Japanese curry cubes
  • Neutral oil (for cooking)
  • 2 tbsp room temperature soy milk mixed with 1/2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Japanese or panko breadcrumbs (or more as needed for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a pot, heat some neutral oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until soft.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and carrots, stirring for a few minutes. Pour in 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Add the vegan curry cubes and continue to simmer until the veggies are tender. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, corn starch, salt, sugar, and yeast.
  5. Add the warm soy milk and oil, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls (about the size of a golf ball).
  8. Flatten each ball and add a spoonful of cooled curry filling in the center. Gather the edges of the dough around the filling and pinch to seal completely. Shape into a bun.
  9. Mix the soy milk and corn starch to form an ‘egg’ wash. Dip each bun in the wash, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
  10. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry the buns until golden brown on all sides, or preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the buns for about 20-25 minutes until golden.

Notes

Let the buns cool completely before storing. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Frying or Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

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