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Steph

Am I the only one who walked into this topic thinking this was about a Tim Curry version of the movie Face Off?

Steph

w/ my VERY LIMITED experience, Japanese. I've only had curry THAT I HAVE MADE, based on youtube recipes and shit.

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I like Indian the most because it's a thicker curry. Thai I grew up on and didn't have Indian tell a couple or so years ago. Never had Japanese curry.

Was this made from scratch? Normally Im extremely a proponent for that but for a cuisine that prioritizes perfectionism and simplicity as much as Japanese does I would genuinely recommend oscillating toward block-based curry first then drawing from that once youve familiarized yourself with it enough to get creative - Golden & Vermont brand curries are pretty ubiquitous if you live in the U.S.

If you think Indian curry is thick just wait until you see Japanese curry

I feel like Indian is probably thicker due to curd being a primary ingredient, but JP curry does feel thicker on account of its heartiness.

Not curry, technically, but one of my favorite things in the world is jerk chicken, so shit tons of spicy, thick sauce and rice is just THE SHIT.

Jamaican curry is definitely a thing, though. And it's good af.

WHAT!?!?! LINK RECIPE PLZ!

AI is fantastic for this shit tbh

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Making Jamaican curry chicken involves marinating the chicken in a mix of Jamaican curry powder and other spices, then cooking it down in a savory curry sauce. Here's a simple recipe to get you started:

**Ingredients:**
- 2 lbs chicken, skin removed and chopped into small pieces
- 2 tbsp Jamaican curry powder
- 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning (or chicken seasoning)
- 1 tsp pimento (all-spice)
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (optional for heat)
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 white potato, cubed

**Instructions:**
1. **Marinate the Chicken:** In a large bowl, combine the chicken with all the spices, onion, ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
2. **Cook the Chicken:** In a large pot, heat some cooking oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until all sides are browned.
3. **Simmer:** Add enough water to cover the chicken, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer.
4. **Add Vegetables:** After about 20 minutes, add the carrot and potato. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
5. **Serve:** Serve your Jamaican curry chicken hot with boiled white rice or rice and peas.

For a variation, you can add coconut milk to the curry for a richer flavor. Enjoy your homemade Jamaican curry chicken!

Remember, the key to a great Jamaican curry is in the seasoning and giving the chicken enough time to marinate, so don't rush that step.

AI is fantastic for this shit tbh

It's always interesting to see how close it is to a normal recipe:

If you think Indian curry is thick just wait until you see Japanese curry

If you ask it questions like this, it uses a bing search, parses the results, and then reads articles / interprets videos you give you an answer, and then cites the sources. I cut them out, but this is what they are:

Source: Conversation with Bing, 4/7/2024
(1) Curried Chicken/How to make Curry Chicken, Jamaican Style.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIG6weWWB4Q.
(2) How To Make Jamaican Curry Chicken || Easy Curry Chicken Recipe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6BGZXsLsNE.
(3) How to make Jamaican Style Curry Chicken!. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq_8e3brwJA.
(4) Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe - Jamaican Foods and Recipes. https://jamaicanfoodsandrecipes.com/jamaican-curry-chicken-recipe/.
(5) Jamaican Curry Chicken WellPlated.com. https://www.wellplated.com/jamaican-curry-chicken/.
(6) Jamaican Curry Chicken - My Forking Life. https://www.myforkinglife.com/jamaican-curry-chicken/.
(7) Classic Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe - Scrambled Chefs. https://www.scrambledchefs.com/classic-jamaican-curry-chicken-recipe/.

I think it's probably fair to say Japanese food is pretty bland compared to a lot of other cuisines,

I think it's probably fair to say Japanese food is pretty bland compared to a lot of other cuisines, but it's not like it's bad or anything.

edit: like, especially when we're talking compared to like, Indian or American shit.

Tim

I dont hate Japanese curry, i just think it doesnt carry the strength of other Japanese food. It feels sloppy and careless, which is very. Unlike most Japanese food.

I'm gonna have to disagree hard here. Dashi is God tier soup stock.

True. I live in Japan too, and feel this way.

Japanese food is good, but. You cant go into it with the mindset of other food. The strength of Japanese food comes in the quality of ingredients, the slight variations it can be made (cause lets face it, there is very little variety in major Japanese dishes, so unique takes on them are a strong point), and the presentation are what matter most. It is hard to get i to it, but it does make sense the longer you live here, and you grow an appreciation for it. Even if American food TASTES better, it actually starts to FEEL worse.

Thats my experience from being immersed into it anyway.

I dont hate Japanese curry, i just think it doesnt carry the strength of other Japanese food. It feels sloppy and careless, which is very. Unlike most Japanese food.