How to Make Homemade Mirin
Homemade mirin is quite easy to make and takes just 10 minutes!
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.
- 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.