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spices; condiments; seasoning
adjuvant (in Chinese medicine); addition of an adjuvant
meat, fish, vegetables, etc. added to rice or udon (e.g. to make gomoku meshi)
この料理には独特の加薬が使われている。
Unique spices are used in this dish.
加薬を加えると風味が一段と増した。
When the seasoning was added, the flavor deepened remarkably.
地方ごとに加薬の配合が異なるそうだ。
I hear that the blend of spices varies by region.