An unexpected comfort food combo for a chilly evening

I discovered only recently that I could combine my two great comfort food loves – Japanese curry and sausage and mash – into one epic dish. The curry takes the place of gravy, transporting this classic dish to new spiced and umami-filled heights. And it’s a dish for all ages: both my five-year-old and my 41-year-old husband love it. Pickled ginger is the perfect accompaniment to cut through the richness of the mash and curry, in a cheeky and colourful nod to its Japanese influence.