A question about a recipe: Quick Cucumber and Shiso Pickles What is MIRIN and where can I find it?

inpatskitchen added almost 2 years ago

Mirin is a sweet rice cooking wine and I'm sure is available at Asian markets. I actually found it in the Asian aisle of my grocery store.

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Teri added almost 2 years ago

Good answer. And don't be afraid of the sweet wine description. It's needed to provide a balance in the sweet-tangy-salty balance of Japanese foods.

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added almost 2 years ago

You should be able to find it easily. You can substitute sake + a little sugar.

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added almost 2 years ago

I made this with just some white wine and it was delicious!

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susan g added almost 2 years ago

I sometimes use vermouth -- sweet or dry depending on what's called for -- if I don't have the right ingredient. As you see, it's about getting a good balance of taste. (Vermouth is an easy choice because even the brand name is inexpensive and, here at least, in my supermarket.) Ultimately, you should try to get some mirin.

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