Definition
mirin
noun
- A sweet Japanese cooking ingredient made from glutinous rice, used to add flavor and gloss to dishes.
Usage: Also called sweet rice wine or sweet sake.; Common in Japanese cuisine.
Examples
- The chef added a splash of mirin to the teriyaki sauce.
- Mirin gives the glaze a subtle sweetness and shiny finish.
- You can find mirin in the Asian foods aisle of most grocery stores.
- The recipe calls for two tablespoons of mirin and soy sauce.
- Mirin is a staple ingredient in traditional Japanese cooking.