I love the classic Italian pairing of aglio e olio - garlic and oil that's cooked with chilli flakes and served with pasta ... Japanese ingredients. For even more umami, I add Chinese dried shrimp ...

Japanese curry rice is characterized by a thick sauce and chunky ingredients. Here is Rika's recipe, which uses a ... 1. Peel the shrimp and remove the veins. Massage with salt and rinse well.