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Full steam ahead: how ‘navy curry’ conquered hearts in Japan

Thought to have been introduced by Anglo-Indian officers in the Royal Navy in the 1800s, the dish has since spiralled into a national obsession The sailors aboard the navy vessel Hashidate know what’s for lunch long before the telltale aromas escape from the galley. Yosuke Oyama, the ship’s chef, has been up since dawn, softening onions and occasionally stirring a pot of chicken stock that has been simmering for several hours. Continue reading...

Full steam ahead: how ‘navy curry’ conquered hearts in Japan
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Full steam ahead: how ‘navy curry’ conquered hearts in Japan, Thought to have been introduced by Anglo-Indian officers in the Royal Navy in the 1800s, the dish has since spiralled into a national obsession The sailors aboard the navy vessel Hashidate know what’s for lunch long before the telltale aromas escape from the galley. Yosuke Oyama, the ship’s chef, has been up since dawn, softening onions and occasionally stirring a pot of chicken stock that has been simmering for several hours. Continue reading…

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