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Mirin is a sweet rice wine similar to cooking sake but with lower alcohol content. This mirin-type cooking seasoning is produced like hon-mirin (true mirin) with some salt added. It's a staple Japanese condiment that adds a sophisticated sweet flavor, glossy luster, and pleasant aroma to dishes - making it popular for teriyaki and sukiyaki as well as tempura and soba dipping sauces.
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Mirin is a Japanese cooking wine that is used in many Japanese recipes. Like sake, mirin is also made of rice, but has a much lower alcohol content and a higher sugar content which gives it a sweet taste.
It’s frequently used in dishes that have saltier sauces with soy sauce or tamari bases, because the sweet flavor contrasts well with the salty flavor of the sauce: think teriyaki sauce. The high sugar content in mirin helps to tenderize meat and add a glossy finish to sauces, making it a great addition to marinades.
