Mirin

Mirin is essential to Japanese cooking. It is a golden-colored wine made from glutinous rice. It adds sweetness to a dish. Typically, it is briefly boiled to burn off the alcohol.

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Slice of apple pie topped with creamy custard sauce on a ceramic plate, set on a wooden kitchen counter with a saucepan and bowl in the background.

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25 min • Easy • 2 to 4 servings

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Plate of mango sticky rice with sliced mango, creamy coconut sauce, and a spoon, set on a wooden table with a whole mango in the background.

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