Abstract

This children's book explains curry, which can be called Japan's national dish, from various angles such as taste, history, and economics, allowing anyone from 10 years old to adults to enjoy intellectual exploration through food. The author, Jinsuke Mizuno, is a curry researcher known for his work with the famous curry traveling cooking unit and is a key figure in the spiced curry boom in Japan. The story manga and illustrations were created by Ito Hamster, the author of many best-selling children's books. An elementary school student, Hiroto, decides to beat his rival Masa and make the best "strongest curry" in his class at summer forest school. Hiroto is guided by a "legendary curry master" whom he meets by chance, and explores the world of curry. Through story manga and dialogues, you can enjoy learning about the world of curry, such as "The secret of spiciness of curry" and "How to make money with curry". The book also includes a full explanation of the golden ratio of spices and the secret of curry roux, a Japanese invention. A recipe for the "strongest curry" that can be made with children is also included. This is a book to learn deeply about curry, which has evolved uniquely in Japan.

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