If you're looking for a tasty way to celebrate cherry blossom season, look no further than the Haru Mankai Sakura Curry packets.
Available in Japan, the Haru Mankai Sakura Curry is a ready-to-eat meal that is bright pink just like sakura flower petals. Though the pink hue may seem unusual, the curry is made up of a tasty blend of chopped potato, carrot, and a white roux mixed with coconut milk. The whole thing is then accentuated with actual flower petals. To prepare the curry, all you need to do is heat the contents in a pot of water for five minutes, or in the microwave for two minutes. To take the curry to the next level, you can also add in your protein of choice.
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