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nêm gia vị đúng cách
/nɛm zjaːˀ vɨ́ ɗɨ̂ŋ kaːk/
to season food properly
Bạn nên nêm gia vị đúng cách để món ăn ngon hơn.
You should season the food properly to make it tastier.
informal
To add seasonings (salt, pepper, herbs, spices, etc.) to food in the correct proportions and at the right time to enhance flavor without overpowering the dish.
Ông bếp dạy tôi cách nêm gia vị đúng cách cho món canh chua.
The chef taught me how to season the sour soup properly.
Nêm gia vị đúng cách là khóa để món ăn thành công.
Proper seasoning is the key to a successful dish.
This phrase emphasizes both the quantity and timing of seasoning to achieve balanced flavors.
Collocations
nêm gia vịto seasonđúng cáchproperly
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Culinary Precision
In Vietnamese cuisine, 'nêm gia vị đúng cách' often involves tasting and adjusting gradually rather than adding all seasonings at once.
Gold Rule
Balance is Key
The phrase emphasizes that proper seasoning requires both correct ingredients and correct timing in the cooking process.
Word Origin
Combination of 'nêm' (to add seasoning), 'gia vị' (seasonings), and 'đúng cách' (properly). Reflects Vietnamese culinary emphasis on balanced flavors.
Usage Notes
Common in cooking contexts, often used as advice or instruction. Can also be used metaphorically to describe balancing elements in non-culinary contexts.
Word Breakdown
nêm
to add (seasoning)
verbgia vị
seasonings
nounđúng cách
properly
adverbial phraseTừ Điển Việt Anh