Japanese Curry Powder
Transform your cooking with the bold, aromatic flavors of homemade Japanese Curry Powder—a versatile spice blend that brings the essence of Japanese cuisine to your kitchen. Featuring a perfectly balanced medley of turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and a touch of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, this blend is lightly toasted to enhance its depth and fragrance. With just a few minutes of preparation, you'll have a fresh, preservative-free alternative to store-bought curry blends, perfect for seasoning traditional Japanese dishes like curry rice, soups, or marinades. Easy to make and long-lasting, this DIY spice mix will elevate your culinary creations with its intricate layers of savory and sweet spices.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Ground turmeric
- 1.5 tablespoons Ground coriander
- 1.5 tablespoons Ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Ground fenugreek
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground star anise
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Gather all the spices and measure them accurately.
Heat a dry skillet over low to medium heat.
Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, cardamom, nutmeg, star anise, black pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, and paprika to the skillet.
Toast the spices gently by stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. The spices are ready when they release a fragrant aroma.
Remove the skillet from heat and allow the spices to cool completely.
Once cooled, transfer the spice blend to an airtight container or spice jar.
Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months and use as needed in recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 836 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
