Japanese curry

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Japanese curry?Late 1960s, facilitated by curry roux blocks
2. What is the geographic origin?India
3. What is the introduction vector?British Empire
4. What is Japanese curry and why is it so popular?Japanese curry is a tasty dish with a thick, sweet sauce that people love. It started from Indian spices, came through the British, and became a favorite in Japan.
5. How does Japanese curry taste compared to other curries?It is milder and sweeter than many other curries. The sauce is thick and sticks well to rice.

Culinary Globalization: The process by which foods and cooking styles spread worldwide, influencing local cuisines.
Meiji Restoration: A period of rapid modernization and Westernization in Japan from 1868 to 1912.
Curry Roux Blocks: Pre-made blocks of flour, fat, and curry spices used to easily thicken and flavor Japanese curry.