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Illustration of Mild Japanese Curry Rice in a colourful bento box

Mild Japanese Curry Rice

⏱️ 40 min · Japanese · Family dinner

Nut-freeThermosAsian stapleSesame-free

Ingredients

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  • Japanese curry roux: Blocks of mild curry sauce base. Choose the 'mild' or 'sweet' box for kids. Where to buy

Method

  1. Brown chicken and onion; add vegetables and water to cover.
  2. Simmer 20 min, then melt in roux.
  3. Serve over rice; leftovers suit a thermos.

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