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Mirin Sauce is a Japanese cooking wine with a subtle sweet accent. It’s often used in many Japanese dishes such as teriyaki chicken and ramen. This easy 3-ingredient homemade mirin sauce works perfectly as a substitute for any recipes calling for mirin. All you need is sake, sugar and water to make it.
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Homemade Mirin Sauce Recipe

Mirin Sauce is a Japanese cooking wine with a subtle sweet accent. It’s often used in many Japanese dishes such as teriyaki chicken and ramen. This easy 3-ingredient homemade mirin sauce works perfectly as a substitute for any recipes calling for mirin. All you need is sake, sugar and water to make it.
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sake wine or use one of the alternatives in the notes section below

Instructions

  • Heat the water in a saucepan set at medium-high heat. Slowly add the sugar while stirring constantly.
  • When the sugar is completely dissolved, boil for 3 minutes and remove from the heat.
  • Slowly add the sake.
  • Let the mixture cool to room temperature before using. You can place it in the fridge to cool it faster.
  • Stored in an airtight container, the mirin will last for a few weeks.

Notes

Instead of sake, you can use rice wine vinegar, regular vinegar, or dry white wine. If using dry white wine, use less sugar as there is some sugar in the wine.