Japanese Curry Rice
Curry rice (karēraisu) is one of the most popular dishes in Japanese cuisine. It consists of Japanese curry, usually a thick stew sauce, served over rice.
Curry paste is usually made from curry paste (a smooth paste of curry powder, flour and fat) and vegetables such as onions, carrots and potatoes. Meats such as beef or chicken are often added as well.
Compared to Indian curry, Japanese curry has a slightly sweeter, milder flavor. Common spices include turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek and ginger.
The dish was most likely introduced to Japan in the late 19th century by British people who enjoyed curry in colonial India. Over time, it was adapted to suit Japanese tastes.
It is a very popular home-cooked dish and is also a common item in cafeterias, curry houses and some fast food chains such as CoCoIchibanya.