Air-Fryer Katsu Curry with Quick Pickles

A Doctor’s Kitchen twist on the classic katsu curry. The ingredients list may look long but don’t let that put you off. Many components can be prepped...A Doctor’s Kitchen twist on the classic katsu curry. The ingredients list may look long but don’t let that put you off. Many components can be prepped ahead - the pickled carrots keep well in the fridge for up to 1 month, the chicken can be coated in breadcrumbs ahead of time or even frozen, and the sauce is freezer friendly. (See note for more details). This would be a good party meal for having friends over, it’s colourful, impressive, indulgent and very nourishing. Read more A Doctor’s Kitchen twist on the classic katsu curry. The ingredients list may look long but don’t let that put you off. Many components can be prepped ahead - the pickled carrots keep well in the fridge for up to 1 month, the chicken can be coated in breadcrumbs ahead of time or even frozen, and the sauce is freezer friendly. (See note for more details). This would be a good party meal for having friends over, it’s colourful, impressive, indulgent and very nourishing. A Doctor’s Kitchen twist on the classic katsu curry. The ingredients list may look long but don’t let that put you off. Many components can be prepped ahead - the pickled carrots keep well in the fridge for up to 1 month, the chicken can be coated in breadcrumbs ahead of time or even frozen, and the sauce is freezer friendly. (See note for more details). This would be a good party meal for having friends over, it’s colourful, impressive, indulgent and very nourishing.

Prep time
60 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Eggs, Soy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Herbs &
spices
Greens

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

38g
Protein
786kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
129g
Carbs
21g
Sugars
12g
Fibre
181mg
Calcium
14%
 
6mg
Iron
33%
 
114mg
Magnesium
27%
 
1068mg
Potassium
23%
 
997mg
Sodium
43%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.4mcg
Vitamin B12
17%
 
1.1mcg
Vitamin D
6%
 
3.5mg
Vitamin E
23%
 
138mcg
Vitamin B9
35%
 
1630mcg
Vitamin A
181%
 
68mg
Vitamin C
76%
 
3.2mg
Zinc
29%
 
87mcg
Vitamin K
73%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
14.3mg
Vitamin B3
89%
 
1.2mg
Vitamin B6
71%
 
484mg
Phosphorus
39%
 
Protein: 38g; Calories: 786kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 129g; Sugars: 21g; Fibre: 12g; Calcium: 181mg (14%); Iron: 6mg (33%); Magnesium: 114mg (27%); Potassium: 1068mg (23%); Sodium: 997mg (43%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.4mcg (17%); Vitamin D: 1.1mcg (6%); Vitamin E: 3.5mg (23%); Vitamin B9: 138mcg (35%); Vitamin A: 1630mcg (181%); Vitamin C: 68mg (76%); Zinc: 3.2mg (29%); Vitamin K: 87mcg (73%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 14.3mg (89%); Vitamin B6: 1.2mg (71%); Phosphorus: 484mg (39%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Eggs, Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 4
sushi rice
water
For the quick pickled carrots
water
white sugar
salt
carrot
peeled into ribbons
For the katsu curry sauce
white onion
finely sliced
garlic cloves
finely diced
carrot
diced
curry powder
garam masala
white flour
Swaps: all purpose flour (gluten-free)
vegetable stock
Swaps: maple syrup, white sugar
soy sauce
Swaps: tamari
bay leaf (dried)
For the chicken
white flour
Swaps: all purpose flour (gluten-free)
panko breadcrumbs
garlic powder
smoked paprika
chicken breast
butterflied
To serve
finely sliced
finely sliced
toasted sesame seeds
optional
red chilli
finely sliced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the air-fryer to 200°C.

2

Place the rice and water into a pan with a generous pinch of salt. Cover, bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 30 minutes, then turn off the heat and leave it to steam in the residual heat.

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