tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post6409235631168098604..comments2024-03-09T23:07:41.551-08:00Comments on Vegan Lunch Box: Japanese CurryJennifershmoohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-38690991199189470172012-03-20T05:00:36.301-07:002012-03-20T05:00:36.301-07:00Williams-Sonoma has a Japanese Curry Powder-- vega...Williams-Sonoma has a Japanese Curry Powder-- vegan and with no MSG. I recently bought a bottle on clearance. I haven't used it yet because I had no idea what to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321096495901324283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-48241332851550601782009-10-27T07:39:03.981-07:002009-10-27T07:39:03.981-07:00Ah, I thought this made a good potato curry. Thank...Ah, I thought this made a good potato curry. Thanks for the confirmation. <a href="http://omg-msg.blogspot.com/2009/10/s-golden-curry.html" rel="nofollow">S&B Golden Curry.</a>Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441093717033196882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-46033027626852946672009-02-06T11:22:00.000-08:002009-02-06T11:22:00.000-08:00Wow, that stuff is good! I just picked some up to...Wow, that stuff is good! I just picked some up today at our local Asian grocery store. I cooked it with carrots, corn, and asparagus. You definitely need to add more water than the instructions indicate. The only downside is the saltiness. I drank about a gallon of water afterward. Still, I will eat this again and again! Thanks for the information! BTW-your website is fantastic and so original. Congrats!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010066984234316879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-36047017428184894912008-12-03T22:10:00.000-08:002008-12-03T22:10:00.000-08:00Many curry bars have meat additives in them, so re...Many curry bars have meat additives in them, so really read the labels!<BR/>The S&B powder is great to have on hand...make a Mild curry for the kids, add powder to yours to make it hotter. Powder is good to add a curry flavor to stirfry veggies, or even a potatoe salad. If you want a thick sauce using just the powder, you'll have <A HREF="http://www.batterygoshop.co.uk" REL="nofollow">laptop battery</A> to add some thickener like cornstarch, rice flour or something and oil.new laptop batteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570449773667377150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-83039928054651271702008-11-05T10:39:00.000-08:002008-11-05T10:39:00.000-08:00I made some curry last night (potatoes, carrots, c...I made some curry last night (potatoes, carrots, cabbage, chickpeas, apples) and here's a trick if you don't/can't eat the S&B curry.<BR/><BR/>Throw your veggies in a pot and add water to cook. Make a roux in a bowl with oil, flour, and all the curry seasonings you want. I used curry powder, cumin, garlic and onion powders, and turmeric. Oh, and chili sauce.<BR/><BR/>After veggies are cook take a few ladles of hot veggie water and whisk it into the roux. Then scrape the roux into the veggies and cook until sauce is thick.<BR/><BR/>Yum yum.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964580963048511157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-66639580905762715582008-09-05T16:23:00.000-07:002008-09-05T16:23:00.000-07:00I enjoy your lunch ideas, so much. I’m a vegetari...I enjoy your lunch ideas, so much. I’m a vegetarian, not a vegan, but still it helps me with my food choices. I’m in high school, and am going to graduate, but I will still use you recipes. Your so talented, keep up the good work!Megzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359942369788080695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-16827434119576587632008-09-05T13:52:00.000-07:002008-09-05T13:52:00.000-07:00I don't have a rice cooker (yet!), but I would rec...I don't have a rice cooker (yet!), but I would recommend one if you have trouble cooking it in a pan on your stove (some stove burners just don't go low enough and the poor rice gets burned). They're also convenient if you like to eat a lot of rice. I hear that Zojirushi is a good brand:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.zojirushi.com/ourproducts/ricecookers/ns_zcc.html" REL="nofollow">http://www.zojirushi.com/ourproducts/ricecookers/ns_zcc.html</A>Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-1155610995898095042008-09-04T15:18:00.000-07:002008-09-04T15:18:00.000-07:00oh yum! this recipe seems very simple to make. Tho...oh yum! this recipe seems very simple to make. Though, I always have issues with making rice :( I was wondering if you had ANY recommendations or tips/tricks you use. I was even thinking about investing in a <A HREF="http://wize.com/rice-cookers-and-steamers/t738-white-rice" REL="nofollow">rice cooker/steamer</A> but not sure if what kind/brand to get. I found these http://wize.com/rice-cookers-and-steamers/t738-white-rice on this great website but they look very complex to use!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-30705649344397161292008-08-21T19:58:00.000-07:002008-08-21T19:58:00.000-07:00Wow did you find S&B curry with no lactose in ...Wow did you find S&B curry with no lactose in it! I am lactose intolerant and I can't get the S&B curries here without the milk sugar added as a sweetener. (I'm not sure why they add it as most Japanese folks are just as lactose intolerant as I am!)<BR/>I do have a soft spot for this curry as I loved it growing up.Robyn the Slughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648880155899254637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-4471247744092740912008-08-20T17:46:00.000-07:002008-08-20T17:46:00.000-07:00Just tried the S&B curry and really liked it! ...Just tried the S&B curry and really liked it! There were no objections from the troops either which is quite an achievement around here. <BR/><BR/>I'd call it a "sometimes food" and just enjoy the ease and flavor occasionally.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the tip.SallyThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000359980418114669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-25931399417562114352008-08-17T12:52:00.000-07:002008-08-17T12:52:00.000-07:00MSG normally bothers me, but in curry it does not....MSG normally bothers me, but in curry it does not.<BR/> Most of the packaging in the US is clear on the ingredients, although filled with chemical names of various enhancers and preservative. <BR/><BR/>Many curry bars have meat additives in them, so really read the labels!<BR/>The S&B powder is great to have on hand...make a Mild curry for the kids, add powder to yours to make it hotter. Powder is good to add a curry flavor to stirfry veggies, or even a potatoe salad. If you want a thick sauce using just the powder, you'll have to add some thickener like cornstarch, rice flour or something and oil. <BR/>I add a peeled and chopped granny smith, something my grandma taught me. Chopped eggplant is also good into curry. Also the curry sauce freezes very well. <BR/>We also put the curry sauce over spagetti, udon or ramen noodles. Sometimes using just rice gets boring.Rushed Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05970702522822139048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-50727783866284576642008-08-16T23:45:00.000-07:002008-08-16T23:45:00.000-07:00S&B golden curry contains disodium guanylate.I...S&B golden curry contains disodium guanylate.Is that a byproduct of fish or sea vegetable. I was just wondering if that ingredient is vegan.LucyDelReyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929510290684416193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-55883094235914597112008-08-14T08:54:00.000-07:002008-08-14T08:54:00.000-07:00As I do have a very strong allergic reaction to ms...As I do have a very strong allergic reaction to msg, I chose not to buy the S&B curry sauce mix, but I bought the S&B Oriental curry powder instead. Has anyone tried them both? Do they have the same flavor? Or am I getting something completely different in the powder?Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-81562565392746769002008-08-13T02:37:00.000-07:002008-08-13T02:37:00.000-07:00I'm in Japan at the moment and all of the curry ro...I'm in Japan at the moment and all of the curry roux have beef, chicken or pork extract in them... sadly. Another "secret" tip is to add ketchup (sounds gross tastes great) towards the end. I prefer to ass chocolate, it makes it so creamy and good!Goals:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15869004796702326259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-46908161653915989702008-08-11T23:18:00.000-07:002008-08-11T23:18:00.000-07:00Aloha! I love your blog and your posts have inspir...Aloha! I love your blog and your posts have inspired me to pack healthier meals for my workdays. <BR/><BR/>My mother is from Japan and I have grown up with the curry from S&B and also, the House brand curry. I have learned a trick from mother that adds a bit of depth and extra flavor to the curry dishes...grate a peeled apple into the pot after you have added the curry spice. The amount of apple depends on how much curry you've made. Yummmm...Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500857572245610553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-34043053421767693992008-08-11T15:50:00.000-07:002008-08-11T15:50:00.000-07:00Hi, Jennifer! I've been using S&B Oriental...Hi, Jennifer! I've been using S&B Oriental Curry Powder for years, and we love it. I haven't seen their other products in my local store, but I'll sure keep an eye open for them now. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.geekbearinggiftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00631914905860450292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-55231487902237518832008-08-10T17:50:00.000-07:002008-08-10T17:50:00.000-07:00Thanks for checking into it. I have a severe aller...Thanks for checking into it. I have a severe allergy to dairy (remember "Hitch" and shellfish?) so I have to be SUPER careful. I remember that PETA once said that those ingredients could be animal based. But I agree with your opinion regarding, "How far you want to take things." Most other miniscule quantities don't bother me--but this I must be careful with. <BR/>Thanks for your AWESOME blog! I look forward to it every day.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027443290806051087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-87462701838710418732008-08-10T17:16:00.000-07:002008-08-10T17:16:00.000-07:00I don't know, I had not heard that. I had looked ...I don't know, I had not heard that. I had looked them both up in Wikipedia and did not find any reference to dairy, just lots of chemical mumbo-jumbo. Since the packaging did not say it contained dairy, it sounded to me as if they were fine, just some kind of weird (but tasty) sodium flavor enhancers. <BR/><BR/>Obviously they are both highly processed -- not the healthiest thing in the world, but still. I guess it depends on how far you want to take things. My personal attitude is that I could spend a whole lot of time focused on these small amounts of processed ingredients, or I could do my honest best to eat a plant-based diet and if something with a long, hard-to-pronounce name possibly had some animal product in its distant past in such a small amount that it does not require an allergy mention on the package, I won't worry about it. I chose the latter. If it bothers you, though, donate it to the food bank.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-2396136626470964212008-08-10T14:57:00.000-07:002008-08-10T14:57:00.000-07:00Hi Jennifer,I went to store and bought S&B gol...Hi Jennifer,<BR/>I went to store and bought S&B golden curry so I could make this recipe. After I got home, I realized it is NOT vegan. S&B has disodium inosinate and guyanalate.. Both are milk-based derivatives... Help! Do you have any info?<BR/>ThanksKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11027443290806051087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-49463452074592415082008-08-10T14:46:00.000-07:002008-08-10T14:46:00.000-07:00Kim - she did make them! :) Scroll back to the ent...Kim - she did make them! :) Scroll back to the entry from July 25. One of these days I'll learn knit and will make some myself.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145071328206335268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-55722116558517393382008-08-10T09:25:00.000-07:002008-08-10T09:25:00.000-07:00Not a curry fan, but hello adorable little fruit c...Not a curry fan, but hello adorable little fruit cases! You didn't make those, did you? I wonder where I can get the pattern...kimbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987041041029596093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-91999061138185665972008-08-09T09:18:00.000-07:002008-08-09T09:18:00.000-07:00>>Does this product contain it and if so, wh...>>Does this product contain it and if so, what are your thoughts on MSG?<BR/><BR/>Yes, it does contain MSG. <BR/><BR/>I know that some people say MSG gives them a headache or a bad reaction? But many, many people eat MSG all the time with no bad reaction, right? So I think of it as I would any other food that causes allergic reactions in some people -- since we do not have any bad reaction when we eat it I don't worry about it.Jennifershmoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663322884550580226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-34556905612388538742008-08-09T05:03:00.000-07:002008-08-09T05:03:00.000-07:00Can you speak to whether or not this product conta...Can you speak to whether or not this product contains MSG? I have used a bar Japanese curry before. It might have been this one but I can't remember for sure. But I do remember being disappointed to read MSG on the label. I remember it being quite tasty. <BR/><BR/>Does this product contain it and if so, what are your thoughts on MSG?Rachel Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286714635494041925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-14507753418697941032008-08-08T20:58:00.000-07:002008-08-08T20:58:00.000-07:00I'm very familiar with the S&B Golden Curr...I'm very familiar with the S&B Golden Curry - my ex-boyfriend is a big fan of Japanese food and made this curry all the time. He wasn't a vegetarian but it was a dish that was easy to make veggie - you just don't add meat (which, thankfully, he was always fine with after we met!). In addition to potatoes and carrots, we would also add yellow onion and celery (you have to cut the celery in thick slices so it doesn't get too mushy). <BR/><BR/>Oh, and to Karen - I am a pretty big wimp when it comes to spiciness, but he did get me to try the medium and it really wasn't that hot - a little more than the medium but certainly not too spicy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04145071328206335268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16132334.post-25871545713555454582008-08-08T12:40:00.000-07:002008-08-08T12:40:00.000-07:00I've never tried those curry bars, but I should tr...I've never tried those curry bars, but I should try. This looks delicious!Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545245728462853370noreply@blogger.com