Curry Rice

Kare Raisu

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Let's Cook Japanese Food!: Everyday Recipes for Authentic Dishes

By Amy Kaneko

Published 2017

  • About

A thick, mild-or-spicy classic based on English-style curry, kare raisu is arguably the best-known dish in Japan’s large repertoire of “borrowed” cuisine. After its introduction in the late 1870s, curry rice became a hugely popular dish in universities and other schools, at lunch counters, and in homes.

The thick, rich sauce is often served over Tonkatsu or Ebi Furai with rice on the side. Eat