preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
to oil (e.g. a frying pan); to grease
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
influenced by; in response to; in the wake of; triggered by; following
to cook (grains, e.g. rice); to boil; to simmer; to stew
lye; harsh taste; bitter taste; scum (on a soup, broth etc.); (excessive) self-assertiveness; strong individuality
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
pleasant feeling; good vibes
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
hottish; salty; somewhat hot; strict; harsh
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
sweet flavour; sweet flavor; flattery; stupidity
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
for use by adults; for adults
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
hot taste; sharp taste; pungent taste; salty taste
sliced vegetables pickled in soy sauce
to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
my personal (e.g. opinion)
curry in a pouch; retort-pouch curry
indication; expression; display; displaying; representation; (copyright) attribution
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
udon; thick Japanese wheat noodles
curry bread (usu. deep-fried); curry doughnut; curry bun; curry roll
curry udon; udon with curry sauce
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law