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Mirin

A sweet seasoning made from glutinous rice and koji. It brings shine and roundness to glazes, stocks and sauces.

What it is

Mirin is a sweet seasoning made from glutinous rice, koji and alcohol: fermentation turns the starches in the rice into sugars.

How to use it

It brings shine and a rounded sweetness to glazes, teriyaki, stocks and simmered dishes; with soy sauce and sake it is the base of many Japanese sauces.