Allium chinense
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Allium chinense is an edible species of Allium, native to China, and cultivated in many other countries. Its close relatives include the onion, scallion, leek, chive, and garlic.
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Flowers of Allium chinense
Sold at a market in Shenzhen (left)
Japanese curry
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Japanese curry is commonly served in three main forms: curry rice, curry udon, and curry bread. It is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. The very common curry rice dish is most often referred to
Allium chinense
…in Japan and Vietnam to balance the stronger flavor of some other component in a meal. For example, in Japanese cuisine, it is eaten as a garnish on Japanese curry. In Vietnam, pickled A. chinense, known as củ kiệu, is often served during Tết (Lunar New Year…
A plate of Japanese-style curry with rice
First known curry rice recipe of Japan, by Kanagaki Robun, 1872
Curry udon and inari-zushi
"Bon Curry", the world's first commercial retort pouch food. The Bon Curry packaging box design in the photo is a reprint.