About YUUMirin
A sweet seasoning made from sweet rice and more. It adds gentle sweetness and a glossy shine.
👀 At a glance
🍶WhatSweet seasoning
🍯TasteGentle sweetness
✨WhyAdds gloss
🍳 What it is
“Hon-mirin” (true mirin) is a kind of rice wine and contains alcohol. “Mirin-style seasoning” has almost no alcohol and is a different product. In teriyaki and simmered dishes it adds sweetness and shine, and helps food hold its shape.
📊 Nutrition (per 100 g)
241kcal
43.2gCarbs
Figures for hon-mirin[1]
🔥 How to use
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Teriyaki, simmered dishes
With soy sauce, it makes a sweet-savory flavor
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Cook it
Hon-mirin should be boiled to cook off the alcohol before eating. For uncooked dressings, boil it in a small pan first
🔁 If you don’t have it
For 1 tbsp mirin, use 1 tsp sugar + 1 tbsp water. It will be a little less glossy.
🧊 Storage
Close the cap tightly and store it as the label says.
Recipes with this ingredient
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About 35 minServes 2
Atsuage no Nimono (Simmered Thick Fried Tofu)
About 20 minServes 2
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About 15 minServes 2
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About 25 minServes 2
Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Daikon)
About 1 hrServes 2–3
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About 25 minServes 2
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About 50 minServes 2–3
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About 50 minServes 2
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About 20 minServes 2
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About 35 minServes 2
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About 25 minServes 2
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About 35 minServes 2–3
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About 35 minServes 2–3
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About 25 minServes 2
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About 40 minServes 2
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About 30 minServes 2
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Checked on 2026-10-07.