All about JAPANESE CURRY

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The beginning of curryEuropean countries entered the Age of Discovery in search of spices from the Orient, through navigations and explorations, which led to the emergence of curry for the rst time in European documents.Prior to the 16th CenturyThe recipe for curry is introduced for the rst time in the British cookbook, the “Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy”.1747The rst curry powder in the world is commercialized by Crosse & Blackwell (C&B) of the UK. (Accurate date of sale is unclear)Around 1772The curry powder of C&B arrives in Japan.Around 1870The Sapporo Agricultural College (present day Hokkaido University), founded by Dr. William Smith Clark, starts serving curry on rice at dormitory cafeteria.1876Curry on rice emerges for the rst time in the restaurant industry of Japan. Curry roux becomes a recognized product.1877Curry Udon is invented.*1904Katsu Curry is invented.*1918Curry Bread is invented.*1927First solid curry roux produced in Japan.1950First retort curry produced in the world.1968Minejiro Yamazaki (founder of S&B Foods) succeeds in manufacturing the rst domestically produced curry powder in Japan.1923The rst curry powder for home use, “Hidori Brand Curry Powder" sold by Higashiya (predecessor of S&B Foods).1930— Curry starts a trend in Japan —ヒドリ印カレー粉(Hidori Brand Curry Powder)* Various theories suggested. 19