Japanese retort curry. Bon Curry.
Hello, everyone. Today I would like to talk about one of the most popular categories of Japanese instant food, curry. Curry is an indispensable dish in Japanese food culture, but for busy modern people, retort curry, which is easy to prepare, is very useful. One of the pioneers among retort-packed curry products is Bon Curry. Bon Curry was Japan’s first retort pouch food, launched in 1968, and has since gained many fans. What is the appeal of Bon Curry? In this article, we would like to introduce the history, characteristics, and recommended ways to eat Bon Curry.
I would be happy if this blog gives you a glimpse of what Japanese people eat at home.
History of Bon Curry
Bon Curry was Japan’s first retort food, launched by Otsuka Foods in 1968. At the time, retort technology was not yet common, and Bon Curry attracted attention as a groundbreaking product. The name Bon Curry is a coined word combining the French word “bon” and “curry,” meaning “delicious curry. It has long been familiar to Japanese people, and you have probably had it at least once.
Characteristics of Bon Curry.
Bon Curry is characterized by its rich, full-bodied flavor. Bon Curry is made by slowly simmering beef, onions, and other ingredients, giving it a deep flavor. Bon Curry also has a perfect balance of spices, fruits, and other secret ingredients added to it. Bon Curry comes in a variety of spicy and sweet flavors, but all are satisfying. Bon Curry is also attractive for its convenience in that it can be eaten simply by heating it up. It can be easily heated in a microwave oven or by boiling water, and is also delicious at room temperature.
It only takes 1 minute and 30 seconds to eat, yet it is very tasty.
Living in Tokyo, I have taken it for granted since before I was born, so I didn’t think anything of it until I started blogging.
How to eat Bon Curry.
Bon Curry is sold in a box at supermarkets and other stores.
The cooking method is specified in detail on the back.
For microwave oven
500w: 1 minute 40 seconds
600w: 1 minute 30 seconds
700w: 1 minute 20 seconds
Recently, more and more Japanese retort food manufacturers are using a box that looks like a stand, and the entire box can be placed in a microwave oven.
Simply heat the food in the microwave for the specified time.
Serve over rice and it is ready to eat.
I put broccoli on top because it didn’t look good.
Conclusion
In this article, we introduced “Bon Curry,” the pioneer of instant curry in Japan. Bon Curry has a long history as Japan’s first retort food, and its taste is rich and full-bodied. We usually take it for granted without being conscious of it, but considering its price and convenience
I also reaffirmed that it is a very excellent food.
Bon Curry is an instant food that I recommend when you are busy or just want a quick and tasty curry. How about some as a souvenir when you come to Japan?
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