An Ultra-Comforting Bowl of Japanese Curry Noodles | Saveur

An Ultra-Comforting Bowl of Japanese Curry Noodles | Saveur

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A delicious homemade version of instant Japanese curry, this saucy, slightly sweet meat-and-vegetable stew is the perfect partner for springy udon noodles.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (2 oz.) unsalted butter or coconut oil, divided
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (1¼ oz.)
  • 1 Tbsp. Oriental curry powder (such as S&B Brand)
  • 1 Tbsp. garam masala
  • ½ lb. lean beef (such as London broil or shoulder steak), cut into 2-by-¼-inch strips
  • 4 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 1 small white onion (4 oz.), sliced with the grain 1 inch thick
  • 2 Tbsp. sake
  • 2 medium carrots (3 oz.), peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups dashi stock or low-sodium mushroom broth
  • 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2-4 green Thai chiles, cut in half on the bias (optional)
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 (7-oz.) packages udon noodles, cooked according to package instructions and rinsed in cool water Thinly sliced scallions and togarashi, for serving (optional)

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