Read a passage about different types of curries from various
countries.
countries.
The World
of Curries
of Curries
When you think of curry, do you think of your favorite
spicy dish from a local Indian restaurant or something
milder spread over steamed white rice?
There are
different types of curries all around the world.
different types of curries all around the world.
Curry
comes in many flavors, and the recipes are different depending on where you are in the world.
comes in many flavors, and the recipes are different depending on where you are in the world.
For example, Japanese curry differs significantly from Indian curry
despite sharing the same origin.
The term “curry” comes
from the Tamil word “kari,” which means “sauce.”
According to The Japan Times, curry made its way to Japan
from India in the 1850s and 1860s, when the country began
trading with British sailors.
The Royal Navy introduced
curry to Japan in the late 19th century, and the Japanese
Navy adapted it to suit their own tastes and needs.
Not surprisingly, the Japanese curry (or kare raisu) looks quite
different from the Indian version.
▼ Indian curry