3 1/2 oz curry paste (actually called roux, sold in rectangular box)
Directions
Step #1 Cut the onion into bite-sized pieces.
Step #2 Cut the carrot into 3/4 inch (2cm) half rounds.
Step #3 Finely chop the garlic & ginger.
Step #4 Heat the oil in a pan.
Step #5 Before it gets very hot, add the garlic & ginger, & saute until fragrant.
Step #6 Add the onion & carrot, & saute another min or so.
Step #7 Add the water, & let simmer 10 mins, cover the pan, until carrot becomes soft.
Step #8 Remove the pan from heat & add the curry roux, stirring until it is completely dissolved.
Step #9 (I found it best to break sections of the roux in smaller pieces & place one of them in a seperate bowl to pour some hot broth on it from the heat to melt it evenly before stirring it back into the big pot.
Step #10 )
Return the pan to the fire & add the beef, one slice at a time, as this makes it more tender.
Step #11 Stir well & cook this until heated through.
Step #12 Serve with hot white rice & garnish with little Japanese red pickles & or Japanese pickled scallions; purchased at most asian markets--compliments the dish with its sweet/salty flavor with a crunch.
Step #13 (Optional).
Enjoy the Japanese Sweet & Spicy Beef Curry recipe