Posts Tagged “Japanese history”

Demystifying the Taste Profile of Japanese Curry Rice

Hello friends, I’d like to continue talking about what Japanese curry rice is, and my focus today is to demystify its taste profile! First of all, the most distinct features of Japanese curry rice are its umami-rich taste, thick texture, and sticky rice. In particular, umami is important, and it is this savory taste that …

The Evolution and Spread of Japanese Curry Rice

Hello friends, My topic in the last post was when and how Japanese curry rice was invented. This time, I’d like to continue talking about the history of Japanese curry and elaborate how this western-inspired dish evolved and became so widespread in Japan. As mentioned last time, curry was introduced to Japan after the country …

The Origin of Japanese Curry Rice

Hello friends, Since you are reading this, you must be a fan of Japanese curry rice– but do you know when and how it was invented? Back in the 19th Century, Japan had been in a state of national isolation for over 250 years. What that means is that the country could not do any …