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Rock Lee's Curry of Life (Naruto)
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Rock Lee's Curry of Life (Naruto)

Vegan Curry of Life (Naruto)

Comforting Japanese curry with chicken and onion, served over rice.

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35 minTotal time

Very easyDifficulty

4servings

480kcal/serving

24 gProtein

55 gCarbs

16 gFat

Quick answer

To make Rock Lee's Curry of Life (Naruto) you need chicken thigh, onion, butter, curry roux block and cayenne pepper, among other things. It takes 9 steps in 4 phases, about 35 min in total for 4 servings, with very easy difficulty. The vegan version swaps chicken thigh and butter for extra firm tofu and margarine.

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Servings
4
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Ingredients

for 4 servings
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Allergies

Intolerances

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Allergens and intolerances · omnivore version

  • Wheat (gluten)Curry roux block
  • MilkButter, Curry roux block

May not agree with an intolerance to

  • GlutenCurry roux block
  • LactoseButter, Curry roux block
How to replace them
  • Wheat (gluten)
    • Curry roux block → Homemade roux: rice flour, oil and curry powder
  • Milk
    • Butter → Mild olive oil or plant-based margarine
    • Curry roux block → Homemade roux: rice flour, oil and curry powder
  • Gluten
    • Curry roux block → Homemade roux: rice flour, oil and curry powder
  • Lactose
    • Butter → Lactose-free butter
    • Curry roux block → Homemade roux: rice flour, oil and curry powder

Guidance based on the recipe’s ingredients. Always check each product’s label: sauces, stocks and ready-made products may contain traces.

Step by step

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0 of 9 steps
Phase 1

Prep and sauté

  1. Thinly slice onions and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

  2. Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.

  3. Sauté onions until caramelized.

Phase 2

Cook and add chicken

  1. Add chicken.

  2. Add water and bring to a boil.

  3. Skim foam and simmer for 10 minutes.

    Timer · 10 min
Phase 3

Thicken and season

  1. Add curry mix and cayenne pepper (optional).

  2. Stir on low heat until curry dissolves and thickens (10 min).

    Timer · 10 min
Phase 4

Serve

  1. Serve over white rice.

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Naruto recipes

Ichiraku Ramen, Itachi's dango, Choji's yakiniku and Rock Lee's Curry of Life: the food of the Hidden Leaf Village.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Rock Lee's Curry of Life (Naruto) take to make?

About 35 min in total, split into 4 phases: prep and sauté, cook and add chicken, thicken and season and serve.

Can I make Vegan Curry of Life (Naruto)?

Yes. Tap “Vegan” on the recipe: extra firm tofu and margarine replace the animal ingredients. Amounts and steps adapt automatically.

Can I make it for more or fewer people?

Yes. The base recipe is for 4 servings; change the number of servings and every amount is recalculated.

Which anime is Rock Lee's Curry of Life (Naruto) from?

From Naruto and Naruto Shippuden. The legendary Curry of Life, so spicy it brings Rock Lee's strength back. It appears with Rock Lee, Might Guy and Naruto. In the app it’s in the Ninjas universe.

Recipe by the Kai Kitchen team · how we make itThe same recipe as in the Anime Food Recipes app · Updated October 14, 2025

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