Description
A delicious baked or fried bun filled with savory Japanese curry, perfect for a snack or light meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups Japanese curry (prepared)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add warm water and vegetable oil, knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.
- Flatten each ball, add 2 tbsp of curry filling, and seal.
- Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use store-bought Japanese curry for convenience.
- Adjust sugar and salt to taste.
- For fried curry buns, deep-fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Japanese curry bun, curry pan, baked bun, savory snack