A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Hon mirin is made with rice, rice koji and alcohol. Mirin is not rice vinegar.
In the kitchen
Adds sweetness and gloss to sauces, simmered dishes and marinades.
Hon mirin and mirin-style seasonings differ in alcohol, sugar and salt. Check the label; cooking does not by itself establish that a dish is alcohol-free.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有味醂吗？
Does this dish contain Mirin?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
