Are you having Wagamama withdrawals? Join the club - we're missing our weekly pan-Asian fix - but great news, because you can now cook up the restaurant's famous recipes at home. Wagamama has just kicked off season two of its Wok From Home tutorials on Wednesdays with executive chef Steve Mangleshot on their Facebook, Instagram, IGTV and YouTube pages.
The videos showcase 'hiyashi bowls' from the chain's summer menu: Their Instagram page reveals: "These were planned to hit benches this month but while we wait a little longer to open our doors, we didn’t want you to miss out!"
We're still raving about Steve's chicken katsu curry recipe here at HELLO! Try cooking it for yourself with the recipe below…
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Wagamama chicken katsu curry, photographed by Howard Shooter for Wagamama: Feed Your Soul, published by Kyle Books, £13.20
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RECIPE: Wagamama's Katsu Curry
SERVES: 2
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING WAGAMAMA'S KATSU CURRY
THE KATSU CURRY SAUCE:
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2.5cm piece of ginger, peeled + grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 heaped tablespoons mild
- Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 300ml chicken or veg stock
- 100ml coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar, to taste
THE DISH:
- 120g rice (any rice will do!)
- 1 quantity katsu curry sauce
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 50g plain flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 100g panko breadcrumbs
- 75ml vegetable oil, for deep-frying
- 40g mixed salad leaves
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METHOD:
HOW TO MAKE THE WAGAMAMA KATSU CURRY SAUCE:
STEP 1: Put oil in a saucepan and fry the onions alongside the garlic and ginger.
STEP 2: Once the onion begins to turn golden, add in the curry powder and the turmeric before leaving to sit on a low-medium heat.
STEP 3: Once the spices have cooked down, mix in the plain flour, and leave for 1 minute.
STEP 4: Gradually begin to add in the chicken/vegetable stock, making sure to keep stirring the mixture whilst doing so.
STEP 5: Add in the coconut milk. Chef Steve recommends stirring before use and he also explains that whilst the recipe says to add 100ml, feel free to add as much as you see fit. Just remember - the more coconut milk you include, the creamier the sauce will be.
STEP 6: Add the soy sauce and stir in.
THE DISH:
STEP 1: Take 2 skinless chicken breasts and split them into halves.
STEP 2: Coat each side of the chicken breasts in flour, followed by egg and finally, in the panko breadcrumbs.
STEP 3: Using a frying pan or a wok, fry the chicken breasts in oil over a medium-high heat, taking extra care not to burn yourself.
STEP 4: Once the chicken breast is cooked through and the breadcrumbs have taken on a golden colour, you can begin to put the dish together.
PUTTING THE DISH TOGETHER:
STEP 1: Boil your rice and have it ready to serve.
STEP 2: Strain your katsu sauce over a saucepan, using a sieve.
STEP 3: Place the chicken breast on top of the rice and add the now-smooth katsu sauce.
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