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✅ Genuine Hon Mirin – traditional sweet cooking wine from Japan
✅ An essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine
✅ Ideal for Teriyaki, karaage or tamagoyaki
✅ Adds shine, sweetness and Umami to sauces
✅ Produced in Japan by Hinode
What is Hon Mirin?
Hon Mirin is a traditional Japanese cooking wine made from rice, Koji and alcohol. Fermentation produces a natural sweetness and a complex flavour. In Japanese cuisine, Mirin is often used together with soya sauce, Sake or sugar to give dishes a balanced combination of sweetness and Umami.
What does Mirin taste like?
Mirin has a mild, natural sweetness and a slightly syrupy consistency. Its flavour is smooth and rounded and pairs well with savoury ingredients such as soya sauce. This creates the characteristic balance found in many Japanese sauces and glazes.
What is the difference between Hon Mirin and ‘fake’ mirin?
Genuine Hon Mirin is produced by fermenting rice and contains alcohol. Many cheaper products, on the other hand, are so-called ‘Mirin seasonings’, which are made with sugar or syrup. Hon Mirin has a more complex flavour and is therefore preferred in Japanese cuisine.
How should I store Hon Mirin?
Mirin has a long shelf life and should be stored in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, it is advisable to keep the bottle in the fridge. This helps to preserve the flavour for longer.
Important information regarding the best-before date:
The printed date is shown in the Japanese format (year.month.day). A date such as 27.04.21 is therefore not 27 April 2021 as understood in Germany, but corresponds to the Japanese date format, i.e. 21 April 2027. The Hon Mirin has, of course, not gone off; the printed date refers to the best-before date.
What can I use Hon Mirin for?
Hon Mirin is frequently used in Teriyaki sauce, karaage, tamagoyaki and various Japanese stir-fries. It also adds a balanced flavour to soups, marinades and glazes for fish and vegetables. In many recipes, Mirin is used together with soya sauce.
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