I am hooked on Korean chili powder — bright red yet gently sweet and rich rather than fiery. I buy it at the import grocery and stir it into everything, from soy-milk porridge to pasta.
| ハマる | はまる | to be hooked on |
| 旨み | うまみ | savory richness; umami |
| 正体 | しょうたい | true identity |
| 輸入 | ゆにゅう | import |
| 漬物 | つけもの | Japanese pickles |
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