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 CurryBento 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/