And that ingredient, while it might not be in your pantry yet, is mirin. What is mirin? It is a Japanese fermented rice wine, historically used for sipping, and now primarily used in cooking as a ...

The vibrant flavors in Asian cuisine often depend on the ingredients used, including Mirin and Chinese cooking wine. But what is the difference between these two ingredients, and how do they impact ...

The second entry in our series on “seasonings that add sweetness” focuses on mirin. We'll turn “buri” (Japanese amberjack) into a teriyaki dish by making the most of mirin's rounded and ...

Mirin is a fundamental element of Japanese cuisine. We meet the oldest mirin brewer in Aichi Prefecture, and take you on a journey through the world of mirin, from traditional production methods ...

Place the fish in a plastic food bag, add the soy, mirin and rice vinegar. Give it a good shake and refrigerate or freeze until ready to cook. Preheat the grill to its hottest setting and line a ...

The Indonesian military is sending an estimated 5000 soldiers to occupied West Papua as part of its colonial land-grab, which includes plans to turn West Papua into Indonesia’s food bowl, reports Ali ...