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: Japanese Curry: A Comfort Food Loved by Everyone

Comfort Food, curry rice, everyday dishes, food culture, Home Cooking, japanese cuisine, japanese curry, yoshoku

Who would have imagined that curry would become one of Japan’s most beloved dishes? Many people in Japan even say they could eat curry every single day without getting tired of it! In Japan, the word “curry” almost always refers to curry rice (kare raisu) — a dish quite different from the spicy curries found in India or Thailand. Japanese curry has its own distinct flavor, texture, and cultural story. The Secret of Japanese Curry’s Unique Taste Japanese curry is made using a roux — a thick paste created by blending various spices with wheat flour and oil. This ...