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Homemade Japanese Curry Powder
With a rounded and sweet aroma, homemade Japanese curry powder (just like the popular S&B Curry Powder) is a staple in the Japanese pantry. Use this versatile spice blend to make Japanese curry dishes like the beloved curry rice (kare rice), and so much more!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Tbsp turmeric ((Required; gives the signature bright yellow color to the curry))
- 1 tsp paprika ((for earthy flavor and a touch of red))
- ½ tsp allspice ((adds a warming fragrance))
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 Tbsp coriander ((Required; lends a sweet, nutty, floral citrus aroma))
- 1 Tbsp cumin ((Required; the main fragrance that reminds you of curry))
- 1 tsp cloves ((Required))
- ½ tsp fennel
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cardamom ((Required))
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder ((Required) )
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp fenugreek seeds ((Required))
- orange peel ((optional; S&B Curry Powder includes this))
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp red chili pepper ((optional; spicy, dried, fine powder))
- ⅛ red pepper ((optional; spicy, roasted, coarse))
- ⅛ white pepper powder ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
Before we start: This recipe with just the required spices will yield roughly 6 Tbsp of curry powder. This curry powder is unsalted—taste your dish and add salt as needed while cooking. When using whole spices, see endnotes.
- 2
To Make the Japanese Curry Powder
- 3
Combine the required ingredients in the glass jar and shake everything well. Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dark place or freezer for two months.