Mirin is a new addition to the many condiments I love to cook with: mustard, tahini, nut butters, tamari, etc. But what in the world is it, anyway?It is a kind of rice wine similar to sake, but with a lower alcohol content. I use it when making a nice peanut sauce (along with lime juice, garlic, ginger and peanut butter) to use over soba noodles. Hungry yet? :)
A low-alcohol, sweet, golden wine made from glutinous rice. Essential to the Japanese cook, mirin adds sweetness and flavor to a variety of dishes, sauces and glazes. It's available in all Japanese markets and the gourmet section of some supermarkets. Mirin is also referred to simply as rice wine .
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