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Japanese-style Curry Doria
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Japanese-style Curry Doria

A savory, comforting, curry flavored dish full of vegetables and topped with cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: baking, casserole, cheese, curry, one dish, rice gratin
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 rib celery diced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 16 ounces ground pork, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 Japanese curry roux block
  • 1 cup chicken or beef stock
  • ½ cup corn or peas optional
  • 2 tablespoons tonkatsu suace
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 cup mozzarella or blend of cheeses shredded
  • green onion optional garnish
  • 5-6 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

  • Dice onion, celery, and carrot.
  • Heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and bay leaf and mix well.
  • Add in the onion and celery (if using) and saute until they are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the carrot and cook until tender, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the ground meat and break it up, stirring occasionally. Cook until meat is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Add in the stock and roux block. Mix well until the curry roux has fully dissolved. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low to let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tonkatsu sauce, ketchup, and butter. Add in corn or peas if using at this time. Simmer and reduce the sauce for about 10 minutes or until the sauce is nice and thick.
    The mixture will be on the saltier side, but it needs to be well seasoned since it will be placed on top of rice.
  • Preheat the oven on high broil for 5 minutes.
  • Use the remaining butter to grease your dish. Add the rice to the baking dish in an even layer.
  • Place the meat mixture on top of the rice. Sprinkle it with cheese and green onions.
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted and there is browning on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or will freeze well for a month.
Place your dish in the refrigerator overnight to defrost. Heat at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and then place under a broiler for 5 minutes.