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Meihohamkatsu Curry, a Japanese recipe
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Meihohamkatsu Curry

A flavorful Japanese curry featuring a crispy, breaded ham cutlet. This dish, originating from Gifu Prefecture, combines the comforting warmth of curry with the satisfying crunch of hamkatsu.

By CuocoMitra · Published · Updated 13 September 2026

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Serves
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Per serving
761kcal
Difficulty
medium

Meihohamkatsu Curry is a medium Japanese recipe that serves 4 and takes 60 minutes (20 minutes prep, 40 minutes cooking). It uses 7 ingredients across 5 steps. Each serving provides about 761.07 calories.

Ingredients

7 ingredients for 4 servings. Open any ingredient for its nutrition detail.

  • Serrano HamPre-made or homemade, warm4 piece

    Sus scrofa domesticus

    Pork ProductsDry-cured ham

    In this recipe: 4 piece, Pre-made or homemade, warm

    Per 100 g

    Calories256 kcal
    Protein28g
    Carbs0g
    Fat16g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    1 thin slice 1 slice15 g
    1 oz 1 undetermined28 g
    100 g 100 g100 g
    Main proteinSalty toppingFlavor baseSavorySaltyUmami
  • Curry RouxJapanese curry roux block, broken up100 g
    CondimentsCurry pastes and rouxs

    In this recipe: 100 g, Japanese curry roux block, broken up

    Per 100 g

    Calories510 kcal
    Protein6.5g
    Carbs45g
    Fat33g
    Fiber3g

    Common portions

    100 g100 g
    half-package, ~5 servings 1 block100 g
    single break-off cube 1 cube18 g
    Flavor baseThickenerSeasoningCurrySavorySweet
  • Arborio RiceCooked Japanese short-grain rice, warm600 g

    ARBORIO RICE

    Ricesr_legacy

    In this recipe: 600 g, Cooked Japanese short-grain rice, warm

    Per 100 g

    Calories353 kcal
    Protein5.88g
    Carbs80.4g
    Fat0g
    Fiber—

    Common portions

    1 g51 g
    Main carbohydrateThickenerBaseNeutralStarchyStarchy
  • Raw Onionsfinely chopped1 medium

    Onions, raw

    Vegetables and Vegetable Productssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 1 medium, finely chopped

    Per 100 g

    Calories40 kcal
    Protein1.1g
    Carbs9.34g
    Fat0.1g
    Fiber1.7g

    Common portions

    slice, thin 1 undetermined9 g
    tbsp chopped 1 undetermined10 g
    slice, medium (1/8" thick) 1 undetermined14 g
    slice, large (1/4" thick) 1 undetermined38 g
    AromaticFlavor enhancerBase ingredientPungentSweetSavory
  • Carrotdiced small1 medium

    Daucus carota ssp. sativus

    VegetablesRoot vegetables

    In this recipe: 1 medium, diced small

    Per 100 g

    Calories41 kcal
    Protein0.93g
    Carbs9.58g
    Fat0.24g
    Fiber2.8g

    Common portions

    slice 1 undetermined3 g
    strip medium 1 undetermined4 g
    strip large (3" long) 1 undetermined7 g
    small (5-1/2" long) 1 undetermined50 g
    Side dishSweetenerAromaticSweetEarthyMild
  • Well Tap Watercold700 ml

    Beverages, water, tap, well

    Beveragessr_legacy

    In this recipe: 700 ml, cold

    Per 100 g

    Calories0 kcal
    Protein0g
    Carbs0g
    Fat0g
    Fiber0g

    Common portions

    fl oz 1 undetermined29.6 g
    serving 8 fl oz 8 fl oz 1 undetermined237 g
    liter 1 undetermined1000 g
    Liquid baseSolventHydrationNeutralSilkySmooth
  • Cuisine Oilfor sautéing1 tbsp

    CUISINE OIL

    Vegetable & Cooking Oilssr_legacy

    In this recipe: 1 tbsp, for sautéing

    Per 100 g

    Calories700 kcal
    Protein1g
    Carbs0g
    Fat80g
    Fiber—

    Common portions

    1 ml10 g
    Fat sourceCooking mediumFlavor carrierNeutralMildSilky

What you’ll need

1 tool across 5 steps.

  • pot (optional for boiling)Essentialsteps 1, 2, 3, 4

Method

  1. 1

    Sauté Vegetables

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

    Ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with oil to prevent burning.

    Timer: 7 minpot (optional for boiling)
  2. 2

    Add Water and Simmer

    Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

    Simmering allows the flavors to meld together.

    Simmer: 15 minpot (optional for boiling)
  3. 3

    Dissolve Curry Roux

    Turn off the heat. Break the curry roux into pieces and add it to the pot. Stir until the roux is completely dissolved and the sauce has thickened.

    Make sure the heat is off to prevent the roux from burning or clumping.

    Timer: 5 minpot (optional for boiling)
  4. 4

    Simmer Again

    Return the pot to low heat and simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to fully develop.

    This step enhances the overall flavor of the curry.

    Simmer: 5 minpot (optional for boiling)
  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the curry over a bed of warm cooked rice. Top with the warm ham cutlet. Enjoy your Meihohamkatsu Curry!

    Each serving contains approximately calories.

    Garnish with pickled ginger or scallions for added flavor.

    Timer: 3 min

Nutrition

Per serving, across 4 servings.

Nutrition for Meihohamkatsu Curry, per serving and for the whole recipe
NutrientPer servingWhole recipe
Calories761.1 kcal3044.3 kcal
Protein31.7 g126.7 g
Carbohydrates124.6 g498.5 g
Fat14 g55.8 g
Fibre0.9 g3.6 g
Sodium1540.4 mg6161.5 mg

Computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand, with 100% of ingredients matched. Treat it as a close estimate, not a clinical figure.

How it tastes

Heat 2 of 5from curry spicesSavoryUmamiSaltySpicyEarthy
Salty
3 out of 5
Sweet
1 out of 5
Bitter
1 out of 5
Umami
4 out of 5
Spicy
2 out of 5
Rich
3 out of 5

Texture

CrispyCrunchyChewyCreamy

Mood

Comfort foodFamily style

Good for

LunchDinner

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Questions about this recipe

How long does Meihohamkatsu Curry take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many calories are in Meihohamkatsu Curry?
Roughly 761.07 calories per serving, based on 4 servings. Each serving also has 31.68g protein, 124.63g carbohydrates, 13.95g fat. These figures are computed from the matched ingredient data rather than entered by hand.
Is Meihohamkatsu Curry vegetarian or vegan?
No. This recipe contains meat, poultry or seafood, so it is neither vegetarian nor vegan.
What equipment do I need for Meihohamkatsu Curry?
pot (optional for boiling). Every tool the recipe calls for is listed above with the steps that use it.
How spicy is Meihohamkatsu Curry?
It registers 2 out of 5 on heat. The heat comes from curry spices.

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