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何の調味料が必要か説明しよう

Talking about spicing up a dish
あなたは料理に使ういろいろな調味料の説明を海外の友人にしています。
海外の友達に料理をつくってあげたところ、とても気に入ってくれました！醤油や味噌など、日本食の味の決め手となる調味料について教えてあげましょう。
Wow, this tastes great! What spices did you use?
 
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Wow, this tastes great! What spices did you use?

I'm glad you like it! I used japanese traditional seasonings like soy sauce and miso rather than spices.

自然な表現

I'm glad you like it! I used Japanese traditional seasonings like soy sauce and miso rather than spices.

1. In English, proper adjectives derived from the names of countries (like Japan) must always be capitalized, regardless of where they appear in the sentence.


+ Alternative Expression:

I'm glad you're a fan! I actually went with traditional Japanese seasonings like soy sauce and miso instead of typical spices.
They definitely add to the flavour of the dish. I wouldn't mind a second helping. I didn't know that soy sauce and miso could have such an effect on food. Are you comfortable sharing your recipe?

Okay, I'm perfectly comfortable sharing it with you while it's my family's signature secret recipe. I'm so glad you're interested in Japanese tasets.

自然な表現

Okay, I'm perfectly comfortable sharing it with you even though it's my family's signature secret recipe. I'm so glad you're interested in Japanese tastes.

1. The original used "while," which can sometimes function as a contrastive conjunction, but in this specific context, "even though" or "although" is necessary to clearly establish the concession (sharing the secret despite it being a family recipe).
2. The original word "tasets" is a misspelling. Given the context of "spicing up a dish" and "recipe," the intended word is clearly "tastes" or "flavors."


+ Alternative Expression:

I don't mind letting you in on the secret, even though it’s been in the family for years. I’m thrilled you’re getting a taste for Japanese flavors!
Oh, I had no idea it's a secret family recipe. Are you sure it is okay for you to share it? I love trying new things. I would love to replicate your recipe at home.

It's OK. Don't worry, I was just exaggerating a bit! I'm more than happy to share it. I'd be so thrilled if you could replicate the taste yourself at home. Between you and me, using dashi broth is the real key to make it authentic.

自然な表現

It's OK. Don't worry, I was just exaggerating a bit! I'm more than happy to share it. I'd be so thrilled if you could replicate the taste yourself at home. Between you and me, using dashi broth is the real key to making it authentic.

1. In this structure (the key to [doing something]), "to" acts as a preposition, which requires a gerund (-ing form) rather than an infinitive.


+ Alternative Expression:

No worries, I was just pulling your leg! I’m happy to pass it along. Honestly, the secret sauce is the dashi broth. That’s what makes it the real deal.

関連単語

  • gourmet（グルメ、食通、美食家）
  • garnish（〔料理の〕付け合わせ、つま）
  • savory（いい味［香り・匂い・風味］のする）
  • seasoning（調味料）
  • compliment（（名）ほめ言葉、賛辞　（動）ほめる）
  • cuisine（料理（法））
  • ingredient（材料、ネタ）
  • culinary（料理の、台所の）
  • extract（絞り取ること、抽出物、エッセンス）
  • flavorful（風味豊かな、味の良い）

関連フレーズ

  • Most people use dried spices which can be found in most supermarkets.（ほとんどの人は、スーパーなどで売っている乾燥香辛料を使います。）
  • Bay leaves are an integral ingredient in most soups and stews.（ローリエの葉は多くのスープやシチューに不可欠な材料です。）
  • More and more people are growing their own herbs and spices in their home gardens.（より多くの人々が家庭庭園でハーブや香辛料を育てている。）
  • All culinary classes should have a special lesson just on the use of spices.（すべての料理教室で、スパイスの使い方だけの特別授業を行うべきです。）
  • Some people have an entire inventory of various spices with no idea how to use them.（どのようにして使うのがが分からずに、いろいろな香辛料を置いているだけの人もいます。）
  • The difference between good and great food is the seasoning.（美味しい料理ととすごく美味しい料理の違いは、調味料だ。）
  • I always experiment with various spices because a lot of recipes are too conservative.（多くのレシピは保守的すぎるので、私はいろいろな香辛料をいつも試してみている。）
  • When storing spices, be careful to keep them in an airtight container away from heat and sunlight.（香辛料を保存する際は、熱と太陽光を避ける密閉容器に入れるように気を付けて。）
  • Whenever I cook Asian food, I almost always add some fresh basil.（アジア料理を作るときは大体いつでも新鮮なバジルを付け加えます。）
  • A rule of thumb is to use fresh spices whenever possible.（スパイスはできるだけ新鮮なものを使うのが鉄則です。）

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