"James Silverton" wrote in message
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Hi -

I have picked up and examined the Japanese curry packs in my local Asian
supermarkets many times, puzzling over the ingredients and wondering how
the stuff came about. It looks kind of like an Indian curry base, but


Russian Far East Fleet at the battle of Tsushima is also credited with
having originated the Niku-Jaga, an interpretation of the Beef Stew
served
in the Royal Navy. Both dishes are common authentic Japanese dishes now.
Musashi

May I just add that Niku-Jaga is very easy to make and is a highly
acceptable form of stew. It has a slightly uunexpected flavor but there's
nothing wrong with that! The Japanese navy had problems with vitamin
deficiency and Western food was introduced to combat that. The fact that
Admiral Togo had trained with the British also helped :-) I have read
that Niku-Jaga is more home cooking these days rather than restaurant
food. I have some Japanese friends who consider me rather unsophisticated
for liking it!

Jim Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

True, it's a home cooked dish. A common saying is that if a young woman
wants
to catch a husband she needs to be able to make a good Niku-Jaga.
I think liking Niku-Jaga in no more unsophisticated than liking meatloaf
or Potroast. Both of which I love.

Musashi