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    This document discusses the origins and preparation of katsudon, a Japanese dish of rice topped with fried pork cutlets. It originated in Japan during the Meiji era when curry was introduced by the British. Traditionally, it uses ingredients like panko, breadcrumbs, and tofu. Katsudon is a popular exam meal in Japan because "katsu" sounds like the word for "win". The document also evaluates a homemade version, noting the curry sauce was difficult but skills like slicing and frying were demonstrated. It was completed on time following food safety procedures and received a 9/10 rating for its flavorfulness.

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    This document discusses the origins and preparation of katsudon, a Japanese dish of rice topped with fried pork cutlets. It originated in Japan during the Meiji era when curry was introduced by the British. Traditionally, it uses ingredients like panko, breadcrumbs, and tofu. Katsudon is a popular exam meal in Japan because "katsu" sounds like the word for "win". The document also evaluates a homemade version, noting the curry sauce was difficult but skills like slicing and frying were demonstrated. It was completed on time following food safety procedures and received a 9/10 rating for its flavorfulness.

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    This document discusses the origins and preparation of katsudon, a Japanese dish of rice topped with fried pork cutlets. It originated in Japan during the Meiji era when curry was introduced by the British. Traditionally, it uses ingredients like panko, breadcrumbs, and tofu. Katsudon is a popular exam meal in Japan because "katsu" sounds like the word for "win". The document also evaluates a homemade version, noting the curry sauce was difficult but skills like slicing and frying were demonstrated. It was completed on time following food safety procedures and received a 9/10 rating for its flavorfulness.

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    This document discusses the origins and preparation of katsudon, a Japanese dish of rice topped with fried pork cutlets. It originated in Japan during the Meiji era when curry was introduced by the British. Traditionally, it uses ingredients like panko, breadcrumbs, and tofu. Katsudon is a popular exam meal in Japan because "katsu" sounds like the word for "win". The document also evaluates a homemade version, noting the curry sauce was difficult but skills like slicing and frying were demonstrated. It was completed on time following food safety procedures and received a 9/10 rating for its flavorfulness.

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    History of culture/cuisine questions;

    1. What country does this dish originate from?


    Japan
    2. What are the traditional ingredient commonly used in this
    cuisines food/cooking?
    - Panko
    - breadcrumbs
    - Tofu
    3. Where and how did the particular food we made originate from?
    Curry was introduced to Japan during the Meiji era by the British. (18681912)
    4. Why is this dish common in the country it originally come from?
    It has become a modern ritual tradition for Japanese students to eat
    katsudon the night before taking a major test or school entrance exam.
    This is because "katsu" is a homophone of the verb katsu, meaning "to
    win" or "to be victorious". It is also a famous gag of Japanese police films:
    many people think that suspects will speak the truth with tears when they
    have eaten katsudon and are asked, "Did you ever think about how your
    mother feels about this?" Even nowadays, the gag of "We must eat
    katsudon while interrogating" is popular in Japanese films
    5. How this dish is traditionally made in the country it comes from?
    This dish is traditionally made by using beef.

    Evaluation of finished product questions;


    1. What was the most difficult aspect of producing this food item?
    Thickening the curry sauce.
    2. What skills did you demonstrate in the production of this food
    item?
    Thickening the sauce.
    3. What cooking techniques did you use in the production of this
    food item?
    Sauting
    Slice
    Fry
    4. Were you able to produce this food item in the 72 minutes period?
    Yes
    5. What safety and hygiene procedures did you follow in the
    production of this food item? Explain these safety and hygiene
    procedures in detail.
    - Tuck fingers while slicing
    - use oven mitts when getting a hot food is in the oven
    - wash your hands
    6. Did the food item turn out the way you had anticipated?
    Slightly.
    7. If you were to make this food item again, identify 2 things you
    would improve on or do differently?
    I wouldnt improve anything as it was really tasty.
    8. Rate your finished food item out of 10. 10 being the best and 0
    being the worst. Explain why you have given it this rating.
    9, it was full of flavour.

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