The main difference between Japanese curry and Indian
curry is the spice mix that is used.
curry is the spice mix that is used.
In Japan, curry spices
come in the form of small, pre-packaged blocks, which are
sold in grocery stores.
come in the form of small, pre-packaged blocks, which are
sold in grocery stores.
On the other hand, Indian cooks do
not typically use pre-mixed spices.
not typically use pre-mixed spices.
They create their own
mixtures of turmeric, ginger, and other spices to make
curry.
mixtures of turmeric, ginger, and other spices to make
curry.
Since pre-packaged spices are not commonly used,
Indian curries vary in color and texture:
Indian curries vary in color and texture:
some are bright
yellow, while others are deep red.
yellow, while others are deep red.
Some are thin and soupy,
while others are thick and dense.
while others are thick and dense.
The curry that we eat in Korea today was introduced
by the Japanese.
by the Japanese.
It became popular in the late 1960s
when ready-made curry powder made it easy to
prepare a quick, simple meal.
when ready-made curry powder made it easy to
prepare a quick, simple meal.
Therefore, the curry
served in Korea is similar to Japanese curry, with
the main difference being that Korean curry is
bright yellow because it contains turmeric, a
deep yellow spice.
served in Korea is similar to Japanese curry, with
the main difference being that Korean curry is
bright yellow because it contains turmeric, a
deep yellow spice.
▼ Japanese curry
