Aubergine Katsu Curry by @jorgelavelar

1h

2 servings

๐Ÿ†

2

Aubergine

๐Ÿฅข

30 ml

Soy sauce

๐ŸŒพ

100 g

Plain flour

๐Ÿฅ›

200 ml

Plant milk

๐Ÿฅ–

100 g

Panko breadcrumbs

๐Ÿง„

15 ml

Garlic powder

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

15 ml

Smoked paprika

๐Ÿซ—

500 ml

Neutral oil

๐Ÿง‚

5 ml

Salt

โšซ

5 ml

Pepper

๐Ÿซ™

240 ml

Japanese curry sauce

๐Ÿฅ’

240 ml

Pickled veg

๐Ÿš

200 g

Basmati rice

๐Ÿง…

1 bunch

Spring onions

๐Ÿ‹

1

Lime

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

30 ml

Crispy chilli oil

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius, or use your air fryer, then lightly oil the aubergine, season with salt and pepper, then roast for 30 minutes until completely softened.

  2. Place

    Place in a bowl, cover with clingfilm, then allow to steam and cool. Then peel the aubergine, slightly flattening with your hands.

  3. Lay

    Lay the aubergines out on a plate or tray, season with soy sauce, covering well, then leave to marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge (or just cook straight away).

  4. Meanwhile, prepare your curry sauce and your pickles, or use shop-bought.

  5. Fill

    Get three trays or shallow bowls out, then fill one with flour, one with milk, then one with breadcrumbs. Season the flour and breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.

  6. Coat

    Carefully coat the aubergine first in the flour, then milk, then breadcrumbs, making sure to cover with each layer well.

  7. Heat

    Heat up your oil up to medium high, then carefully place the aubergine (1 at a time if using smaller pan) into the oil.

  8. Cook

    Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp. Drain away the excess oil with kitchen towel.

  9. Serve

    Serve the aubergine katsu with the rice, lots of curry sauce and pickled veg - then enjoy!

Aubergine Katsu Curry by @jorgelavelar

1h

2 servings

๐Ÿ†

2

Aubergine

๐Ÿฅข

30 ml

Soy sauce

๐ŸŒพ

100 g

Plain flour

๐Ÿฅ›

200 ml

Plant milk

๐Ÿฅ–

100 g

Panko breadcrumbs

๐Ÿง„

15 ml

Garlic powder

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

15 ml

Smoked paprika

๐Ÿซ—

500 ml

Neutral oil

๐Ÿง‚

5 ml

Salt

โšซ

5 ml

Pepper

๐Ÿซ™

240 ml

Japanese curry sauce

๐Ÿฅ’

240 ml

Pickled veg

๐Ÿš

200 g

Basmati rice

๐Ÿง…

1 bunch

Spring onions

๐Ÿ‹

1

Lime

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

30 ml

Crispy chilli oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius, or use your air fryer, then lightly oil the aubergine, season with salt and pepper, then roast for 30 minutes until completely softened.

    ๐Ÿ†Aubergine
    ๐Ÿง‚Salt
    โšซPepper
  2. Step 2/9

    Place in a bowl, cover with clingfilm, then allow to steam and cool. Then peel the aubergine, slightly flattening with your hands.

    ๐Ÿ†Aubergine
    ๐ŸฅฃBowl
    ๐ŸงปClingfilm
  3. Step 3/9

    Lay the aubergines out on a plate or tray, season with soy sauce, covering well, then leave to marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge (or just cook straight away).

    ๐Ÿ†Aubergine
    ๐ŸฅขSoy Sauce
    ๐ŸณTray
  4. Step 4/9

    Meanwhile, prepare your curry sauce and your pickles, or use shop-bought.

    ๐Ÿซ™Japanese Curry Sauce
    ๐Ÿฅ’Pickled Veg
  5. Step 5/9

    Get three trays or shallow bowls out, then fill one with flour, one with milk, then one with breadcrumbs. Season the flour and breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.

    ๐ŸŒพPlain Flour
    ๐Ÿฅ›Plant Milk
    ๐Ÿฅ–Panko Breadcrumbs
    ๐Ÿง‚Salt
    โšซPepper
    ๐Ÿง„Garlic Powder
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธSmoked Paprika
    ๐ŸฅฃBowl
  6. Step 6/9

    Carefully coat the aubergine first in the flour, then milk, then breadcrumbs, making sure to cover with each layer well.

    ๐Ÿ†Aubergine
    ๐ŸŒพPlain Flour
    ๐Ÿฅ›Plant Milk
    ๐Ÿฅ–Panko Breadcrumbs
  7. Step 7/9

    Heat up your oil up to medium high, then carefully place the aubergine (1 at a time if using smaller pan) into the oil.

    ๐Ÿซ—Neutral Oil
    ๐Ÿ†Aubergine
  8. Step 8/9

    Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp. Drain away the excess oil with kitchen towel.

    ๐Ÿ†Aubergine
    ๐ŸงปKitchen Towel
  9. Step 9/9

    Serve the aubergine katsu with the rice, lots of curry sauce and pickled veg - then enjoy!

    ๐ŸšBasmati Rice
    ๐Ÿซ™Japanese Curry Sauce
    ๐Ÿฅ’Pickled Veg

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Condiments, Grains, Dairy Alternatives, Spices, Oils, Fruits

Ingredients

Aubergine, Soy Sauce, Plain Flour, Plant Milk, Panko Breadcrumbs, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, Neutral Oil, Salt, Pepper, Japanese Curry Sauce, Pickled Veg, Basmati Rice, Spring Onions, Lime, Crispy Chilli Oil

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

600 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 84g, Sugar: 8g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 850mg, Iron: 3mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin K: 10ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Bowl, Tray, Clingfilm, Kitchen Towel

Appliances

Oven, Air Fryer, Pan

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@jorgelavelar

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

Japan, Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Spicy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Covered), fridge : 3 days (Airtight container), freezer : 1 month (Airtight container)