Observed arrival · 2026-11-05
Katsu Is Not a Flavour
A playful public-information campaign arguing that katsu means a breadcrumbed cutlet, not the curry-like seasoning sold under its name.
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- UK shoppers puzzled by “katsu” products
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- Its test separates katsu curry from curry seasoning by removing the cutlet and sauce in turn.
Field notes
The page lays out a four-stage breading process, from flour through panko, and specifies a 170–180°C fry followed by a two-minute rest. Its examples include katsu-labelled crisps, mayo, noodles, hummus, and a “naked katsu”; a quiz turns those examples into five signs of “katsu confusion.” A comparison section separates the cutlet from Japanese curry sauce using simple add-and-subtract examples.
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