This Japanese cooking wine adds its tangy-sweet flavor to braises, marinades, and more. Here’s everything you need to know before adding it to your pantry. Michelle Lee Photography / Getty Images Even ...

Mirin, or sweet rice wine, is commonly used in daily cooking. However, it is unlikely that many people could name its ingredients or know how it is made. Hon mirin, or real mirin, is a kind of sake ...

Mirin, or sweet rice wine, is commonly used in daily cooking. However, it is unlikely that many people could name its ingredients or know how it is made. Hon mirin, or real mirin, is a kind of sake ...

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Japanese cuisine is full of flavor, including the fifth taste "umami." The term translates "essence of deliciousness" in Japanese, with the taste providing a mouthwatering sensation and lasting longer ...