We recently shared 14 Incredibly Cute Meals Inspired By Japanese Cuisine, and now we bring to you yet another awesome food invention with origins in Japan. Dam Curry Rice is the perfect invention.

Pleasing on both the eye and the tummy, this dish also presents a clever way to keep the delicious moist curry from soaking the dry parts of your meal. This Japanese rice and curry dish operates just like any good dam, and even looks like a miniature version of one!

Dam Curry Rice isn’t as new as you might be thinking, in fact it was first seen in 1965. It wasn’t until 2007 that the trend really took off. It continues to be a popular dish found in many Japanese restaurants.

You don’t have to go to out to eat, or even travel to Japan to enjoy Dam Curry Rice. Do some recipe research, get creative and you can make your own at home. So get ready to bust out your rice, spices, tofu and Japanese Rice, you’ve got a delicious dam to build!

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