Upon the first bite, the brains of the Natsume and Orie sisters erupted like volcanoes.
The sheer impact of the curry rice left them feeling dizzy and disoriented.
Their entire bodies felt as light as feathers, yet also as if buoyed by scorching magma, floating in a crimson world.
However, despite such a peculiar sensation, they felt no discomfort.
The rich, mellow flavor of the curry rice was like an ethereal, illusory world that utterly disoriented them.
Finally, in this miraculous state, the sisters slowly regained consciousness, both displaying expressions of disbelief!
"Regardless of the ingredients or the preparation, it screams 'cheap',"
"Normally, such a homely curry rice would never impress us, but… but… oh, I don't even know what words to use to describe it."
"Overall, it's not as mildly spicy as I imagined."
"Instead, it has a subtle sweetness, and this sweetness clearly comes from the uniquely aromatic and rich coconut sugar."
"Although curry can be sweet, compared to other sweeteners, the coconut sugar used is not sticky; on the contrary, it has a uniquely refreshing quality."
Swallowing, the younger sister, Chitose Orie, was full of excitement.
She had tasted countless curry dishes in her life, but only Sosuke's bowl of Japan curry rice truly captured her heart!
"Indeed, it's very different from other curry rice dishes."
"The first bite, you can feel the sweetness of the coconut, but there's also the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns, though the amount is small, so it's not spicy."
After her analysis, Chitose Natsume couldn't resist the aroma of this curry rice and took another bite.
Simple.
Ordinary.
Yet, it was the most satisfying.
As the curry-coated warm white rice slowly entered her mouth,
even Chitose Natsume, who had strong immunity to curry dishes, couldn't help but fall irrevocably into its embrace!
Was this the first time?
With her discerning palate, she was so happy eating this normally seasoned curry dish.
In fact, she knew that the curry rice Sosuke made didn't just throw dozens of spices in; he only used his own specially blended curry.
He also didn't use overly precious ingredients, just fresh beef ribs, vegetables, rice, and so on.
Of course, there was nothing particularly eye-catching about the entire bowl of curry rice.
But it was precisely this curry rice, which seemed to have no discernible advantages, that managed to conquer these two Curry Queens.
"Mixed with the fresh sweetness of coconut,"
"in an instant, it captures the entire oral cavity from the tip of the tongue."
"It not only has a lingering aftertaste but also a subtle milky flavor. It seems that even the most ordinary things, when paired with this special curry, become irresistibly delicious."
Kobayashi Rindo, who was also eating a little, immediately closed her eyes and sighed contentedly.
Curry originated in India.
After England occupied India in modern times, they brought curry back to their homeland, and later Japan introduced it from England.
During the Meiji Restoration, the government actively developed Hokkaido and sought to introduce Western culture. Thus, Western dishes like curry started in Hokkaido and gradually evolved into Japan curry!
Unlike Indian curry, which layers different spices and plays with various aromatic combinations, Japan curry focuses on the sweetness produced by stewing vegetables with curry.
At the same time, with the advent of the industrial era,
this led to the rapid development of the food industry, and then "instant curry" products came into being.
It is said that Japan's first instant curry was produced by Ikkando in Tokyo.
Curry that could be eaten simply by adding hot water made Japan curry a frequent presence on people's dining tables, even becoming one of Japan's three major Western dishes.
Onion.
Potato.
carrot.
These are the three essences of Japan curry.
Some people, when eating Japan curry, will see onions, potatoes, and carrots.
In fact, this is not a combination carefully crafted by a Chef; it's simply because, at that time in Hokkaido, these three vegetables were widely cultivated crops.
Thus, gradually, they became the most common ingredients in Japan curry.
"So that's it."
"Onions, garlic, ginger, black mustard seeds, red chili, curry leaves…"
"Paired with coconut milk, that's what creates this sweet yet slightly spicy flavor."
"This sweet curry, its preparation is actually not from Japan, but from the Siam region of Southeast Asia, though compared to that, it has less sauce and a milder taste."
"Mmm, mmm, mmm, it's wonderful!"
From initial skepticism to her current "ahegao" expression,
Chitose Orie had clearly lost all reason. She buried her head and devoured the food.
Finally, the entire Izakaya was filled only with the sound of spoons hitting ceramic bowls, oh, and the "smacking" sounds of chewing food.
The sauce was very rich.
Even a tiny bit touching the tip of the tongue was worth savoring.
And the residue of the beef, soaked in the curry sauce, lingered between the teeth and tongue, making the satisfying fullness of the fragrant rice clearly fill every part of the mouth and stomach after swallowing.
"Phew, that was truly satisfying."
"To think I, a dignified Curry Queen, would have no resistance to such Japan curry rice."
Chitose Orie, having finished her curry rice, said blissfully.
This bowl of Japan curry rice was a dish that truly opened her eyes.
Perhaps for professionals who have been researching curry for years, it might seem bland, but for some unknown reason, this simple-to-the-extreme curry rice made her utterly infatuated.
Immediately after, Chitose Orie, having somewhat regained her composure, suddenly looked at Sosuke, her autumn-water-like eyes becoming deeply affectionate at that moment.
Perhaps, even she couldn't believe it.
She would be captured by a single serving of curry rice!
"Zhang's Restaurant?"
"I heard some customers call you that?"
"In China, I remember the surname Zhang is quite common. Are you perhaps Chinese?"
Afterward, Chitose Orie, having collected her thoughts, shed her previous noble and cautious demeanor, showing several degrees more respect and timidity in front of Sosuke.
"Yes, my name is Sosuke."
Sosuke merely shrugged, stating calmly.
"Sosuke?"
"Quite extraordinary."
"Leaving aside everything else, just speaking of your mastery of curry and spices, it's already nearing perfection!"
"I dare say, if you were to bring in a world-class, highly skilled curry blenders, they might not do as well as you."
Chitose Orie, after listening, praised him unreservedly.
At the age of 12, the sisters Chitose Natsume and Chitose Orie filmed the "Curry Princess" product GG, becoming an instant sensation in the entire curry world.
It can be said that they have had a deep connection with curry their entire lives.
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