JAPANESE CURRY | SAVORY

Japanese curry or Curry Rice is a widely popular dish in Japan. Basic Japanese curry consists of the curry sauce, potatoes, carrots, some kind of meat and onions inside. It was introduced by the British in the 1800s but has developed into its own unique Japanese style since then. Compared to Indian or Thai curry, Japanese curry is much thicker and sweeter. The sweetness comes from the caramelized onions, carrots and grated apples. Oftentimes, Indian and Thai curry are very spicy making it hard for children to eat, but as Japanese curry is a lot milder and sweeter, it’s very popular among children in Japan. Curry specialty stores can be found anywhere in Japan.

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