Easy Vegan Katsu Curry Sauce

February 26, 2021
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A vegan katsu curry-style sauce that’s quick and easy to whip up; making it perfect for busy weeknights or a healthy Saturday night fakeaway.  Pour it over a breaded meat free chicken burger on a bed of white rice for a super speedy Japanese-inspired meal with just a hint of chilli kick.

The HB and I love to visit Wagamama and Yo Sushi on our days off and one of our favourite dishes is Katsu Curry.  I wanted to re-create those flavours at home and have tried, tested and tweaked this recipe to perfection.

This vegan katsu curry sauce is such a great choice for Meat Free Monday – it is so quick and easy to whip up, or even better make a big batch and freeze it in portions ready to reheat and serve hot over your favourite chicken-style burger.  Top it with slices of spring onion, red chilli and sesame seeds if you’re feeling fancy!

A bowl of vegan katsu curry with white rice and a meat free chicken fillet, with a garnish of salad, red chilli, spring onion and sesame seeds.

This katsu curry sauce is:

Warming

Nicely spicy

Full of flavour

Re-creates the famous katsu curry flavour

And its quick and easy to make

I have no doubt that you will LOVE this recipe – be sure to tag me on Instagram when you make it @aveganvisit 🙂

The Video Recipe:

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Easy Vegan Katsu Curry Sauce

All the flavours of the katsu curry that you know and love, made from the comfort of your own home. It’s ready in a jiffy making it a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Course: Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: Japanese
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Tara

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 100 g onion (diced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (finely diced)
  • 1.5 tbsp curry powder (medium heat)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 400 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Vitamix High Power Blender

Instructions
 

  • Fry the onion, garlic and ginger in the coconut oil for 3 minutes in a large frying pan.
    2 tbsp coconut oil, 100 g onion, 1 tbsp fresh garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • Add the curry powder, turmeric and garam masala to the pan, stir together and fry for 2 minutes.  Add another tsp of oil or a tbsp of water if the mixture is sticking.
    1.5 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala
  • Add the stock, lemon juice, soy sauce and sugar to the pan. 
    400 ml vegetable stock, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cornflour and water. Add to the pan and stir together. Simmer for 3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
    1 tsp cornflour, 2 tbsp water
  • Let the curry sauce cool and when it is safe to do so, add the curry sauce to a blender and blend until smooth (don’t skip this step!). Alternatively, you can use a stick blender.

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Notes

Vegan / Dairy Free / Egg Free 
Recipe inspired by:  Japan
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Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 488mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 6g
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Tara

Hi, I’m Tara! I’m taking you on a trip around the world in vegan cuisine and bringing the world’s most delicious dishes to your kitchen.