Thought curry was only an Indian or Thai dish? You’ll want to think again because curries are incredibly popular and diverse in countries all over the world like Japan, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. While curry has some staple flavours, each country and region does it a little different and if you’re a fan, why not venture out and try as many as possible? Whether you enjoy mild curry or love some heat, are into a thick coconut vibe or like a more soup-like sauce, there’s a curry out there for you!
Explore the world through these different curries
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Jamaican Curry
Wondering how curry got to the beautiful island of Jamaica? Indians were brought to the island by Europeans way back when. The main thing that sets Jamaican curry apart from the rest is that it’s made with curry powder and Indian curries aren’t. Chicken curry is incredibly popular but other dishes include Curry Goat and Black-Eyed Pea Curry.
Massaman Curry
Thai curries are probably the second most well-known after Indian and they are all deliciously creamy from the coconut milk used. Massaman Curry is a more mild curry but don’t think that means its lacks flavour. The curry uses a red curry paste that also includes ground nuts and whole spices for a major kick.
Japanese Curry
Moving onto Japan, curry here was brought by the British via the Indian colonies but the Japanese version is much more a thick soup that’s more savoury than spicy. Pork is the most popular meat to choose but other versions are made with beef and chicken. Another popular curry in Japan is Curry Udon which unites two delicious foods: curry (duh!) and udon noodles.
South African Curry
The main categories of curry found in South Africa are in Durban and Cape Malay. Durban is a city on the east coast of the country and believe it or not, it has the highest population of Indians outside of India. Cape Malay on the other hand is made up of those of Malaysian descent. There are lots of different curries to sample when you’re in South Africa. Duban Fish Curry is hugely popular, as is Cape Malay Fish Curry but don’t miss out on trying Bunny Chow which isn’t made with bunnies — it’s a hollowed-out loaf of bread that’s filled with a delicious chicken, potato, and chickpea curry.
Sri Lankan Curry
While Sri Lanka might be a smaller nation, the curry found here certainly packs a major punch. The island is known for their hot and spicy curries that use proteins like crab, prawns, chicken, and there are also veggie versions with ingredients like runner beans. Serve up with a good helping of rice and pretend you’re there!
Maldivian Curry
If The Maldives isn’t quite on your radar, it really ought to be. The Maldives is a country that’s made up of around 1,200 islands, with 200 being inhabited. The nation is just 600 miles Southwest of India, in the middle of the Arabian Sea. As such, their cuisine mainly features coconuts, fish, and starches. Mas Riha is the number one curry in The Maldives and it’s traditionally made with fish like Mahi Mahi, Tuna or Swordfish in a creamy coconut broth.
