Japanese Curry is unique in its own way

Currymates may already be familiar with thick and brownish Japanese curry. One of the most popular foods from Japan is known for a mixture of ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, katsu/beef chunks, and rice.

It is the most basic way to enjoy the delicious curry. But of course, anyone can be creative and combine Japanese-style curry with various other dishes. How to enjoy it can also vary.

But, what exactly makes this Japanese curry so unique?

Brought by sailors

Japanese curry as we know it today was originally brought by British sailors during the Meiji period (1868-1912). The sailors brought various spices which they used to make "quite easy" curry as food.

The Japanese at that time modified some of the existing spices with Japanese specialties to make Japanese curry as we know it today.

Japanese Curry characteristic

Like curries from other countries, Japanese curry also has its characteristics. One characteristic that can be recognized immediately is the brownish color. The texture of the broth also tends to be thicker than curries from other countries such as India or Indonesia.

As for the taste, Japanese curry provides a blend of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors and leaves a warm sensation in the mouth.

Once considered as a luxury meal

Because it was brought to Japan by British sailors, curry was once considered a luxury food. All the curries served are exotic and luxurious dishes like many other western dishes.

But that slowly changed when the innovation of instant curry powder was created around 1920. The Japanese discovered that curry powder was not too difficult to make and the resulting taste could be similar to the 'luxury food' that was widely served at that time.

Slowly, stalls serving various affordable curry dishes began to spread in so many places, and finally, Japanese curry became a popular food as it is today.

Now you can easily enjoy this Japanese specialty at home, you know Currymates! You only need one special ingredient that has #RasaAsliKariJepang, and it’s House Kari ala Jepang. Get the product at the nearest supermarket in your city.