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Mirin
A sweet Japanese rice wine, low in alcohol, fermented from glutinous rice. Cooking mirin often has salt and sweeteners added. Hon-mirin is the fermented wine.
Origin
A traditional Japanese seasoning.
Flavour
Sweet, mellow, and slightly alcoholic.
How to use it
Add it to glazes, simmering liquids, and sushi rice. The alcohol cooks off in a hot pan.
Storage
Cool and capped. Refrigerate a bottle once it has been open a while.
Recipes using it
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