rice wine


February 23, 2017

We Have Real Deal Mirin, and So Should You

by Umami Mart Staff

  If you’ve ever cooked Japanese food, you know that mirin, or sweet cooking sake, is an integral ingredient. Whether you use it in dressings, sauces, marinades, or stews, this clear, golden-hued rice wine adds both umami and sweetness. Japanese cooks also use it to add viscosity, richness, and gloss to food, as well as temper […]