Ingredients

Japanese curry roux is one of the easiest ways to make a comforting Japanese meal outside Japan. The concentrated blocks already contain flour, fat, curry spices and seasoning, so they thicken and flavor a pot of meat and vegetables in minutes. There is no single best box for every cook. The right choice depends on…

You do not need a cupboard full of specialty products to cook satisfying Japanese food at home. A small group of versatile staples can take you from a simple bowl of miso soup to curry rice, onigiri, teriyaki and many everyday side dishes. This beginner-friendly guide explains what each ingredient does, what to look for…