I'm looking all over for it and can't figure out what kind of spice it is...or is it a spice? It's called for in a recipe I have ~ help!
2007-02-27 11:13:18 · 6 answers · asked by Libby Loves to Write 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It's a sweetened rice wine. You should be able to find it at the grocer in a small bottle in the international aisle, next to soy sauce and Chinese foods.
It is mostly used for Japanese cooking.
2007-02-27 11:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sue L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirin is used in Japanese cuisine. Mirin has a slightly sweet taste. It is a liquid, It is a kind of rice wine similar to sake, but with a lower alcohol content. If you look in the Asian food isle in your local supermarket you should be able to find a bottle of Mirin there. Good luck in your search :)
2007-02-27 11:18:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirin is an essential condiment used in Japanese cuisine, with a slightly sweet taste. It is a kind of rice wine similar to sake, but with a lower alcohol content
more....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirin
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2007-02-27 11:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by eyepopping hideous female troll 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirin is the secret ingredient in authentic Japanese cuisine and Mikawa Mirin is the ... A little mirin enhances the flavour of marinades, vinaigrette........., jemma
2007-02-27 11:23:58 · answer #4 · answered by jemma_45 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a spice. It's rice vinegar.
Look in the vinegar ailse or the Oriental foods aisle.
2007-02-28 05:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ted 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mirin is Japanese rice wine.
2007-02-27 11:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by jgcii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋