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What is mirin? The sweet rice wine
Mirin is a sweet, low-alcohol rice wine used in Japanese cooking to add shine, sweetness and balance to sauces, marinades and glazes.
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What is mirin
Made by fermenting glutinous rice with koji and a distilled spirit. The result is an amber liquid with sweet notes and a touch of alcohol that evaporates when cooked.
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Difference from sake and rice vinegar
Sake is a drier, stronger drink; rice vinegar is sour. Mirin is sweet and almost always used in cooking. It rounds off flavours and gives glazes their characteristic shine.
Made by fermenting glutinous rice with koji and a distilled spirit.
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Common uses
It is part of teriyaki sauce, of the yakitori tare, of noodle sauces and fish marinades. Mixed with soy sauce and sake it is the base of many Japanese sauces.
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How to choose mirin
Look for quality mirin (hon-mirin) made the traditional way. Synthetic seasonings often contain syrup and flavourings and taste flatter.
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