In episode 6 Rachael and Noriko delve into all things Japanese curry: -How did curry end up in Japan? -The evolution of curry in Japan. -The different forms that curry comes in: blocks of roux, powdered roux, and microwaveable pouches. -Curry usually comes in 3 different types: amakuji (sweet), chukara (mild), and karakuji (spicy) -You can buy curry practically anywhere in Japan—it’s so popular! -What traditionally goes in “old school” Japanese curry? -Different regions use different proteins and vegetables. -Soup curry from Sapporo -Maze curry from Osaka -Noriko’s favorite curry udon (time to go to Shikoku so you can try it!) -Ways to repurpose leftover curry, including kare pan (“curry bread”) -Dry curry -Different ways of packing curry in a bento -Different curry toppings -Curry for a party! Curry brands we mentioned -House Curry -Vermont Curry -S&B Curry Bento setup we mentioned as a possibility for packing curry— •Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar, 41 Oz, Carbon Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNTB197/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1KjjFbDT029HY •Zojirushi Stainless Ms. Bento Steel Vacuum Lunch Jar, 28.5-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016S7MJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.JjjFbXSFRB24 Japanese Curry Recipes: -Curry Rice: https://www.lafujimama.com/japanese-chicken-curry-rice/ -Veganized Curry Rice: https://www.lafujimama.com/vegan-japanese-curry-rice/ -Curry Roux Blocks: https://www.lafujimama.com/japanese-curry-roux-blocks/ -Curry Ramen: https://www.lafujimama.com/curry-ramen/ -Dry Curry: https://www.lafujimama.com/japanese-dry-curry/