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Mirin

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Mirin is a sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking. Its syrupy texture makes it a great addition to glazes, broths, marinades and more.

If you don’t have mirin, try using a sweet sherry or marsala instead.

Recipes with mirin:

Aubergine in mirin, soy, garlic and ginger

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