House Foods Java Curry Hot 6.52oz, 2 Pack

This is a much spicier version of the Japanese curry roux blocks that thicken traditional Japanese curry, which is more like a cross between an English beef stew and a curry than an Indian curry. If you've tried Japanese curry blocks and found them too bland, this is possibly one you should try.I make Japanese curry about once a week--it's fast and easy, taking about the same amount of time as cooking the rice. The recipe is adaptable for cooking for one and leftovers can be reheated if you remember to make extra sauce (it thickens up as it sits.) So I've tried several brands of curry blocks or curry roux, which is how curry is sold as a convenience seasoning. Add it to a simmered mix of vegetables and meat, seafood or tofu and serve it over udon noodles or rice.The brands I've tried:S&B Golden Curry; very mild and not at all spicy. This is the one you'll frequently find in local Asian markets. Not too sweet.Vermont House Curry: famous for a mild sweetness from honey, apple and banana. Favored by children. Comes in mild or medium but neither is spicy.Java Curry: This one. Comes in medium hot and hot. I tried the medium hot: it IS spicy but not overpowering or painful-spicy-hot. Best I can describe it is a decent but mild warmth with much more flavor (as if you were to put in dry S&B curry powder.)I actually mixed mine 2 parts to 1 part Vermont mild version and it was perfect for my tastes. Many people will mix brands to get the flavor they like: I like mildly spicy, less than "medium hot" but more than Vermont's medium hot, so Java works.If Japanese curry roux has been too mild for your tastes, try this one, it has a kick. I would suggest this brand for curry udon, as the bland flat noodles stand up to spicy sauces. I also suggest making it soupier than you think you should, as it does thicken on cooling. If you have blocks of curry you weren't so enthused about, mix them with this one.A couple of hints for cooking Japanese curry; it usually is a mix of potato, carrot, onion and some kind of meat, typically pork, beef or chicken. I throw in apple chunks. I use a half or quarter cube of chicken bouillion to simmer the vegetable and meat (the broth stage before you thicken with curry.) Red or gold potatoes hold up better in the stew. If you want more sauce, add more water and if the flavor is too mild, toss in another part of a cube, or more... this way you get curry sauce, especially if you want to have a soupy bowl of noodles. The curry is served over rice or noodles, and often with Japanese pickled scallions or mixed vegetables (fukujinzuke) but those are hard to find here--you can use pickled ginger or even mango chutney as a condiment.

I made a batch of this today, using thinly sliced pork.Excellent flavor, a decent bit of spice. Good stuff!

This adds perfect flavor and color to your curry. More like Caribbean taste than India taste. Great with meat as well as vegetable dishes.

Comes in bricks (about the size of a large candy bar). Add as much or as little as you like to soups and stews. Anything cooked in water.Japanese-style curries are different than Indian or Thai curries. Mild with a tiny amount of sweetness. Delicious.These curries are NOT hot at all. Zero heat. Simply add some hot sauce, if you like heat. I do. Works great to add heat to a mild, tasty curry.

Nowadays, you can buy a variety of Japanese curries, but when it comes to one with the perfect balance of spiciness and depth that never gets old, this is the one! My family has been loyal to this curry for a long time. While the packaging is a bit underwhelming, the taste far exceeds expectations.

After doing some perusing, I stumbled upon Java for the traditional Japanese curry. Biggest thing of note was the "spice" level. Not your hot spice, but your actual spices in it were more. Not that it was bad but different from other brands. Would probably order again, but we can get other brands in store locally so wouldn't order through here again .

I prefer these the Golden Curry brand. I was introduced to Java Curry from a friend and liked it instantly. Much more flavor and thicker consistency when cooked correctly. High recommended for any curry lover.

I knew this product while we (my better half and I) spent sometime in Kyoto Japan. Then, my better half found this same product while we were in Taiwan and (unfortunately) she bought only two boxes in Taiwan. After returning to the US, we tried it and the taste has been wonderful and fits our need perfectly. As you know Japanese use this kind of ingredient so frequently, my better half was used to it. So far, this is the best curry we have had and we are glad that Amazon has this product. Please do keep in mind that what tastes based on our favorite may not be the best to you. It is wise to try once or twice to ensure it matches your taste.