Gluten Free Vegan Katsu Curry Recipe (low FODMAP) | Wagamama style (2024)

Gluten free vegan Katsu curry recipe, anyone? If you’re reading this, then you’ve either come to the right place, or you’re incredibly lost. Hello either way! This recipe is low FODMAP adaptable and dairy free too. Result.

My gluten free vegan Katsu curry recipe was inspired by one thing and one thing only – jealousy in it’s purest form. Yep, that’s right, just pure food envy. How many times can a girl sit in Wagamama and watch people eat this dish while I can barely eat anything?? Not that many times apparently!

So instead of letting that jealousy turn into a few years taken off my life-span, I decided to just recreate my own version at home.

AND IT’S JUST SO GOOD.

I mean, I’ve been in love with Katsu since I created my gluten free chicken Katsu curry recipe a few years ago, but this is just unreal. Plus, it’s 100% vegan-friendly too.

But in all honesty, you don’t need to be vegan or gluten free to enjoy this dish at all. It just tastes out of this world.

So if you’ve got this far and you’re still wondering “ok Becky, that’s cool, but what on Earth is it?” then firstly, I applaud your patience. I would have stopped reading after about 2 words.

It’s basically just a lovely, mildly spicy curry sauce with breadcrumbed slices of aubergine, sweet potato and butternut squash. The veg has a lovely crispy, golden layer on the outside, but in the middle they’re all lovely and soft.

See, nothing too scary! Then you just serve it up with some steamed rice and salad leaves and pat yourself on the back several times.

But it’s not just substituting chicken for veggies that makes this vegan. After all, howdo you coat something in breadcrumbs without using egg?

Well, you’ve got two options actually. Firstly – aquafaba and no, I can’t tell you how to pronounce it.

But what I can tell you is that aquafaba is the water from a can of chickpeas. That’s all! It has an egg-like consistency and it works perfectly as a vegan substitute for egg-wash that allows your breadcrumbs to stick to your veg.

(you can even make a meringue out of it, but let’s save that for another day)

HOWEVER, if you’re on the low FODMAP diet it can be a little bit of an issue because it’s high in FODMAPs. So if that applies to you, then just use maple syrup instead.

That works perfectly as well and it’s low FODMAP. The sweetness brings out the flavour of the veg too, so you’re winning either way.

And it’s actually such a simple dish to create! It’s basically just a sauce, rice and your veg that you have to prepare.

I also like to double the ingredients for the sauce and make it in a massive saucepan – then I freeze half of it for next time. That way, it’s just a case of putting some rice on and sorting the veg when I make this next time.

Oh and obviously, you’ll have a whole tin of chickpeas leftover from making this recipe as we’ll only be needing the water. But obviously, don’t throw them away as you can always make my spinach and chickpea curry with them!

Btw, if you’re looking for a low FODMAP vegetable/vegan stock cubes, then click here and thank me later. Here’s a low FODMAP curry powder too from Sainsbury’s.

Ok so here’s my gluten free vegan Katsu curry recipe..

Gluten Free Vegan Katsu Curry Recipe (low FODMAP) | Wagamama style (5)

Gluten Free Vegan Katsu Curry Recipe - Wagamama style (low FODMAP, dairy free)

My gluten free vegan katsu curry recipe is a recreation of the yasai katsu curry from Wagamama that I really miss! Mine's low FODMAP too.

SERVINGS: 2 people

PREP TIME: 15 minutes mins

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes mins

Ingredients

For the Katsu curry sauce

  • 2 carrots (thinly chopped)
  • garlic-infused olive oil
  • 2 tbsp gluten free plain flour
  • 4 tsp mild curry powder (check the blog post above for a low FODMAP curry powder you can buy)
  • 600 ml vegetable stock (check the blog post above for a low FODMAP vegetable stock you can buy)
  • 4 tsp gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp garam masala

For the Katsu veg

  • 1 medium aubergine
  • 1/2 medium sweet potato
  • 1/2 medium butternut squash
  • 100 g gluten free breadcrumbs
  • 1 tin chickpeas (use 100g of maple syrup instead if you're on the low FODMAP diet)
  • 110 g gluten free plain flour

Extras

  • spring onion (green parts only if low FODMAP)
  • salad leaves
  • Jasmine rice

Instructions

  • Start by peeling your sweet potato/butternut squash and chopping your veg into disc shapes. Make them less than half a cm thick as they'll cook quicker.

  • Grab three bowls. In one, add 110g of gluten free plain flour. In the other, add all of the water from a tin of chickpeas and save the chickpeas for another day. In the final bowl, add your gluten free breadcrumbs.

  • Take your veg discs and coat them in first bowl of gluten free plain flour first so they're lightly dusted all over. Then coat them in the chickpea water bowl. And finally, toss them around in the gluten free bread crumbs bowl.

  • Add 3 tbsp of garlic-infused olive oil to a large frying pan and heat to a medium heat. Shallow fry your veg discs on either side until lightly golden (not browned) on each side. Place onto a baking tray and preheat your oven to 200c.

  • Place your baking tray into the oven for 25-30 minutes or until all the veg is soft in the middle. The aubergines could probably do with coming out a little earlier as they cook quicker.

  • While your veg is in the oven, it's time to make your sauce. Start by heating 1 tbsp of garlic infused olive oil in a large saucepan.Add your carrots and fry over a low to medium heat until slightly softened.

  • Add the gluten free plain flour and curry powder, stir in and cook for 1 minute.

  • Gradually stir in the vegetable stock until combined. Add the gluten free soy sauce and bay leaves. Slowly bring to the boil and then...

  • Turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened but is still of pouring consistency. (Basically, the consistency you want your sauce to be!)

  • Stir in the garam masala.

  • Take off the heat and remove the bay leaves. (You can also remove the carrots if you wish by pouring the sauce through a sieve - have them on the side though, they taste good).

  • Serve up your katsu veg alongside a pile of jasmine rice and pour your sauce over the top. I also like to add some spring onion greens and a few salad leaves. Enjoy!

Notes

One serving (half) of this dish is a safe low FODMAP portion size during the elimination phase of the diet as longas you use maple syrup instead of chickpea water.

Thanks for reading how to make my gluten free vegan Katsu curry recipe!If you make it, I’d love to see how it turned out so don’t forget to take a snap of your creation and tag me on Instagram!

Plus, I’m giving away a £50 supermarket voucher every month to my fave pic – result.

Any questions about the recipe? Please do let me know by following meInstagram and leaving me a comment!

Thanks for reading,

Becky xxx

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FAQs

What is vegan katsu curry made of? ›

Thick slices of juicy aubergine and sweet potato coated in panko breadcrumbs and shallow fried until crispy and golden brown are accompanied by an aromatic curry sauce, plain rice and a simple green salad. If you make this recipe please tag me on Instagram using the #lazycatkitchen hashtag and @lazycatkitchen.

Is Katsu sauce gluten free? ›

TONKATSU SAUCE

This sauce can be bought in Asian stores. The most well-known brand is Bull Dog Vegetable & Fruit Sauce, but as it contains gluten ingredients, Worcester and yeast extract, the only solution is to make a homemade gluten-free Tonkatsu sauce.

What curry sauce is gluten free? ›

McDonnells Gluten Free Curry Sauce 50g - ASDA Groceries.

Is S&B curry gluten free? ›

How to Make Your Own Gluten Free Roux. S&B and Vermont are two popular brands that make premade japanese curry roux blocks that you simply add into the pot to create a nice, thick, curry. These curry blocks however are not gluten free. Making your own curry roux just takes FOUR ingredients.

What is the difference between Japanese curry and katsu curry? ›

Along with the sauce, a wide variety of vegetables and meats are used to make Japanese curry. The basic vegetables are onions, carrots, and potatoes. Beef, pork, and chicken are the most popular meat choices. Katsu curry is a breaded deep-fried cutlet (tonkatsu; usually pork or chicken) with Japanese curry sauce.

What is plant based katsu? ›

Our plant-based meat products are made of 5 plants, namely soy (from a non-GMO source), rice, coconut, beetroot, and seaweed. Our katsu is lightly seasoned with garlic & onion for good taste.

How unhealthy is chicken katsu curry? ›

The curry is a sauce that tends to be milder in flavor than other curries. Unfortunately, katsu curry can be high in calories and not very healthy for you. Curries, in general, tend to be more fattening than people expect. If you're looking for a way to make your favorite dish waistline-friendly, look no further.

What can I substitute for katsu sauce? ›

Can you substitute tonkatsu sauce? Yes. If you don't have all the ingredients to make your own, you can substitute with tomato, Worcestershire or barbecue sauce. Otherwise, you could also shake things up by using other Japanese sauces such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki or yakisoba sauce instead.

What sauces are naturally gluten-free? ›

Fortunately, you have plenty of gluten-free options for the more conventional condiments, too:
  • Ketchup.
  • Mustard.
  • Salsa.
  • Mayonnaise.
  • Hot sauce.
  • Soy sauce.
  • Barbecue sauce.
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How do you thicken gluten-free curry? ›

Arrowroot. This powder comes from rhizomes of the Marantaceae family of tubers. It's a great natural substitute for those needing a gluten-free gravy thickener. As with using cornstarch or flour to thicken gravy, make a slurry with your arrowroot powder by mixing 2 to 3 tablespoons with an equal amount of water.

How do you thicken curry without gluten? ›

Add arrowroot.

Arrowroot thickens curry just like cornstarch. Add a tablespoon (15 mL) of arrowroot to your curry and then mix it in. If your curry doesn't thicken, add a little bit more at a time until you get the right consistency.

Why is curry not gluten-free? ›

There are two reasons why ground spices like curry powder, turmeric, paprika, and cinnamon might contain gluten: They were either contaminated in the factory, or the manufacturer added a little flour to them later to prevent caking. Most herbs and spices are safe, however, especially if they're fresh.

Can celiacs eat curry? ›

Many of the ingredients that go into a curry if you're making it from scratch will not contain gluten; from the oil and spices use to make the flavoursome base, to the plain meat and fresh vegetables, to the sauce whether this is chopped tomato or coconut milk for a creamier curry.

Can celiacs eat curry powder? ›

Curry Powder is gluten free. Curry Powder should be safe for patients with celiac and other gluten-related disorders. Fig's dietitians reviewed this note on curry powder.

Is Cornstarch gluten-free? ›

Cornstarch is a fine, white powder processed from the endosperm of corn. The endosperm is the nutrient-rich tissue inside the grain. Corn is a gluten-free grain, and no other ingredients are typically required to make cornstarch. As a result, pure cornstarch — which contains 100% cornstarch — is naturally gluten-free.

What does katsu curry contain? ›

What is katsu curry made from? The curry sauce is the combination of curry powder, turmeric, chicken stock, coconut milk, and soy sauce, along with onions, garlic, and ginger. Served with basmati white rice and breaded chicken.

Which curry is usually vegan? ›

Some vegan-friendly North Indian curries include chana masala (chickpea curry in a tomato sauce), aloo gobi (potatoes and cauliflower in a ginger garlic turmeric sauce), baingan bharta (mashed eggplant), bhindi (okra), cabbage, and aloo matar (potatoes and peas in a spiced tomato sauce).

What does katsu curry sauce contain? ›

Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil or vegetable oil.
  • 2 onions, chopped.
  • 2 large carrots, chopped, plus 1 peeled into ribbons.
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed.
  • thumb-sized piece ginger, peeled and grated or finely chopped.
  • 1 tbsp curry powder, mild or medium depending on your spice tolerance.
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric.
  • 400ml can coconut milk.

Is curry sauce usually vegan? ›

Some curry pastes are, some are not. A popular brand imported from Thailand, Mae Ploy, uses shrimp paste in all of their Thai curry pastes, so they aren't vegan. Chef's Choice brand does not use shrimp paste and advertises its products as being vegan.

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