There are three general types of mirin. The first is hon mirin (literally: true mirin), which contains approximately 14% alcohol and is produced by a forty- to sixty-day mashing (saccharification) process. The second is shio mirin, which contains alcohol as well as 1.5% salt to avoid alcohol tax. The third is shin mirin (literally: new mirin), or ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirin
A wine made from whole grain sweet rice. Used occasionally as a seasoning in vegetable or sea-vegetable dishes.
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