隠し味

かくしあじ【隠し味】

【料理】 subtle seasoning designed to bring out the flavor.

●スープに隠し味としてしょうゆを少し入れる put a small amount of soy sauce in a soup to give it a delicate flavor; give a soup a subtle flavor by putting in a dash of soy.

●隠し味に塩をひとつまみ加えることでぐっと甘みが増します. Adding a pinch of salt makes the sweetness stand out strongly.

●この作家一流の皮肉が隠し味となって, 作品の味わいを深めている. This author's distinctive irony works to heighten the effect of his writing.