Rich, hearty, and full of comfort—this Japanese Beef Curry Rice (Kare Raisu) recipe shows you how to make the iconic dish ...

The curry roux cubes melt into a pan of sautéed chicken, potatoes, and a couple cups of water in just a few minutes, resulting in a velvety sauce perfect for spooning over rice.

For quick and easy weeknight dinners, I like to prep cubes of curry or Thailand’s beloved “three buddies” paste — a blend of garlic, cilantro roots, and black pepper — into ice cube ...