purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
without cause; without reason
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
kitchen; financial situation
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
(inner) bottom of a pot; lingering recession
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
pip (spot on a die); small cube (esp. of food); die; dice
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
ginger (Zingiber officinale)
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
both sides; two sides; double-sided
moderate; proper; just right
baking foods in a covered pan; foods baked in a covered pan
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
having said that; on the other hand
to happen suddenly; to take place unexpectedly