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YoshidaYui

(45,650 posts)
Thu May 14, 2026, 11:54 AM Thursday

CHEESEY GRITS AND JAPANESE CURRY

Today I was craving grits but had just had Japanese curry on rice, so I thought, why not try it with grits? In a non-stick fry pan, I added about a cup of water and some vegetable oil, then dropped in a small block of Japanese curry along with black pepper, garlic, and paprika. Once everything melted together, I stirred in a cup of grits and two slices of Kraft Singles American cheese. I turned the heat up high until the mixture started to congeal, then lowered it to simmer, stirring occasionally until it thickened to my liking. The longer it sits, the crunchier the bottom gets, which, if you know grits, is actually a good thing. Enjoy!

Curry Cheese GritsIngredients:1 cup water
1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small block Japanese curry roux (about 1 oz or 1/2 a standard block)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup quick-cooking grits
2 slices Kraft American cheese singles

Instructions: Heat water and oil in a non-stick pan. Add curry block and spices, stirring until melted. Stir in grits and cheese. Cook on high until it starts to thicken, then reduce to simmer, stirring often, until it reaches your desired consistency. The longer it sits, the crunchier the bottom gets — which is actually a good thing!

NOTE: These make great leftovers , put them in a container and put them in the fridge and the next day fry them in a non stick pan and make them crispy on the outside, YUM!!

NOTE: FOR extra heat add a little chili oil You can also add COLD KIMCHI on top for a spicy crunchy contrast.

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CHEESEY GRITS AND JAPANESE CURRY (Original Post) YoshidaYui Thursday OP
I love this idea. Sounds great to add the curry. Nixie 43 min ago #1

Nixie

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1. I love this idea. Sounds great to add the curry.
Sat May 16, 2026, 01:12 PM
43 min ago

I’ve been meaning to buy those blocks of curry. Now I’m going to make a point of finding them. Some of my favorite online cooking accounts use them and they’v been on my radar for quite awhile.

Somehow I wound up buying an extra grits carton (for shrimp and grits —lots of garlic and lemon juice, cooked in olive oil and butter served over grits), and last week, I got some polenta to serve with pork chops and cherry peppers, so I have an excess of those ground corn items to use — love the curry idea, and I’ve never thought of adding the Kraft cheese. Great ideas. I am stuck on only using Parmesan.

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