Classic Japanese Curry (Kare Raisu) Made Halal | Taste of Japan Ep. 03

Welcome to Episode 03 of Taste of Japan: The Halal Recipe Series

If there is one dish that defines home cooking in Japan, it is Kare Raisu (Japanese Curry Rice). It is rich, thick, slightly sweet, and incredibly comforting. From school cafeterias to bustling train station eateries, Japanese curry is everywhere.

But for Muslims navigating the food aisles, this beloved dish presents a major hurdle.

If you pick up a standard box of Japanese curry roux (the flavor blocks used to make the sauce) at your local supermarket, you will almost certainly find hidden haram ingredients. Most commercial brands rely heavily on pork extract, non-Halal beef extract, or animal fats (lard/tallow) to achieve that rich flavor.

But do not worry—you do not have to cross curry off your family’s menu! Today, we are going to show you how to cook a deeply satisfying, 100% Halal Japanese curry using ingredients you can trust completely.

The Secret: Halal Roux + Pure Halal Meat

To make authentic Japanese curry, you need two main things: a good curry base and high-quality, tender meat.

At Al Modina Halal Food, we solve both problems for you. First, we stock strictly Halal-certified Japanese curry roux blocks in our grocery section, completely free from animal fats and questionable extracts. Second, we provide the star of the dish: our premium, hand-slaughtered fresh beef or chicken. Because we process the meat ourselves with absolute accountability to the Aakhirat, your curry will be as pure as it is delicious.

Ingredients You Will Need

(Serves 4-5 People)

The Core Ingredients:

• 500g Al Modina Fresh Halal Beef Chunks (You can also use our fresh boneless chicken thighs for a delicious chicken curry!)

• 1 Box of Halal Japanese Curry Roux (Available on the Al Modina App)

• 2 Large Onions (chopped into wedges)

• 2 Medium Potatoes (peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks)

• 1 Large Carrot (peeled and chopped)

• 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil

• Approx. 700ml to 850ml Water (Check your specific roux box instructions for exact water measurements)

The Base:

• Steamed Japanese Short-Grain Rice

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Onions and Meat Heat the cooking oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add your chopped onions and sauté until they start to become translucent. Next, add your Al Modina Fresh Beef Chunks (or chicken). Brown the meat on all sides to lock in those pure, rich flavors.

Step 2: Add the Vegetables and Water Toss in your chopped carrots and potatoes, giving everything a good stir so it mixes well with the meat. Pour in the water, ensuring the meat and vegetables are mostly submerged. Bring the pot to a boil.

Step 3: Skim and Simmer Once boiling, you will notice some foam rising to the top. Carefully skim this off to keep your curry tasting clean. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer gently for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the beef is tender and a fork easily pierces the potatoes and carrots.

Step 4: Melt the Curry Roux This is the most important step! Turn off the heat entirely. Break your Halal curry roux block into pieces and gently drop them into the pot. Stir slowly until the roux is completely melted and dissolved into the broth. (Melting the roux while the heat is off prevents it from clumping!)

Step 5: Thicken and Serve Turn the heat back on to low and let the curry simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. You will see the sauce transform into that beautiful, thick, glossy Japanese curry texture.

Scoop a generous portion of steamed rice onto one side of a deep plate, and ladle your hot, hearty Halal beef curry onto the other side.

Comfort Food, Without the Compromise

There is nothing quite like a warm bowl of Kare Raisu after a long day of work or school. By keeping a box of Halal curry roux in your pantry and ordering fresh meat from Al Modina, you can whip up this Japanese classic whenever the craving hits, knowing every single bite is purely Halal.

Ready to make your own? Get everything you need delivered directly to your kitchen.

👉  📲 Open the Al Modina App today to grab your fresh meat and Halal curry roux in one easy order!