Mirin - Sweet Sake for cooking
Mirin (sweet rice wine for cooking), made from short-grain rice,
glutinous rice, and distilled alcohol, ranks with soy sauce, dashi, and
miso as one of the most important Japanese cooking seasonings. The
combination of alcohol and sugars gives mirin a distinctive flavour and
sweetness.
This also provides it with two characteristics
that are especially prized: the ability to mask strong fish and meat
odours and the sheen it imparts to food – particularly noticeable in
Teriyaki. Mirin is commonly used in grilled and simmered dishes,
dipping sauces, and broths. Mirin should be stored in a cool place.
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