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  1. Lars
    Dutch Ik kook vanavond een kippencurry. Wil je me helpen?

    I'm cooking a chicken curry tonight. Will you help me?

  2. Anna
    Dutch Ja! Hebben we knoflook en peper?

    Yes! Do we have garlic and pepper?

  3. Lars
    Dutch Ja, en ook zout. We hebben wat olie nodig voor de pan.

    Yes, and also salt. We need some oil for the pan.

  4. Anna
    Dutch Ik laat de rijst in deze grote pot koken.

    I'm letting the rice cook in this big pot.

  5. Lars
    Dutch Goed. De barbecue staat ook klaar als je wat groenten wilt roosteren.

    Good. The barbecue is also ready if you want to roast some vegetables.

  6. Anna
    Dutch Geweldig idee! Geroosterde wortels en ui smaken heerlijk.

    Great idea! Roasted carrots and onions taste delicious.

  7. Lars
    Dutch Wees voorzichtig met het vuur. De vlam is vandaag erg hoog.

    Be careful with the fire. The flame is very high today.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Weet ik. Ik kook altijd voorzichtig. Moeten we ook chilipeper toevoegen?

    I know. I always cook carefully. Should we add chili pepper too?

  9. Lars
    Dutch Een beetje, maar niet te veel. Sommige mensen houden niet van pittige curry.

    A little, but not too much. Some people do not like spicy curry.

  10. Anna
    Dutch Oké. Het avondeten wordt vanavond geweldig!

    Okay. Dinner will be great tonight!

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