Set for Five

Chapter I · Chicken·Japanese

Japanese curry thighs

fall-apart in thick gravy. curry-sweet-spice. 5 servings.

6-qt Instant Pot inner pot + fridge space overnight

High Pressure 30 min · Full Natural Release

Cut

  • 1.75 lb (800 g)·bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 lb (450 g)·Yukon potatoes, large chunks
  • 2 (250 g)·carrots, 1-in (2.5 cm)
  • 1 large (300 g)·onion, wedges

Sauce

  • 1/2 (80 g)·grated apple
  • 1.25 cups (300 mL)·water or dashi

Layer

  • 4 squares (80 g)·Japanese curry roux

Pressure

High Pressure 30 min

Release

Full natural release, about 25 min

Nest the roux on top of the liquid — do not stir before pressure. It melts during the cook and thickens over NR.

Next pot

Same pantry, different taste

Similar ingredients, another texture or cuisine — so the next delay start does not taste like last night.