For those whose taste buds have been forever enchanted by the unique flavor that is umami mirin is no mystery. Mirin is a special Japanese rice wine that is rich in flavor sticky and sweet. It is usually combined with soy sauce to get that unique sweet and salty flavor.
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Mirin also has a syrupy consistency that is perfect for glazing. The combination of mirin and soy sauce is the base for many Asian stir fries and teriyaki sauce but it also works very well with other types of foods.
As a rice wine mirin is similar to sake but has a lower alcohol content and a higher sugar content. No sugar is added in the traditional fermentation process.
There are three types of mirin in Japan: hon mirin also known as true mirin with about 14% alcohol; shio mirin with 1.5% alcohol; and shin mirin with less than 1% alcohol. The latter is essentially a mirin-like spice mix.
