Mirin is a Japanese cooking essential. Much like miso or Japanese mayo, it can be used in a variety of ways. So, what exactly is this slightly sweet, golden-hued liquid? Here's what you need to know, ...

This video shows how to make a vegan “unagi” kabayaki bowl using eggplant as the main ingredient. The eggplants are lightly ...

Mirin being poured into small glass bowl surrounded by rice - Kuppa_rock/Getty Images If you're a sushi lover, a repeat visitor at your local Chinese take-out spot, or regularly sample the best of ...

Japanese cuisine is full of flavor, including the fifth taste "umami." The term translates "essence of deliciousness" in Japanese, with the taste providing a mouthwatering sensation and lasting longer ...

Green beans cooked to perfection, somewhere between hard and soft, are delicious tossed with a sauce made with Asian-style ingredients. Oyster-flavored sauce, that bottled oh-so-tangy condiment, adds ...

You’ve probably seen mirin on the shelves of your local grocery store, next to the likes of soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Mirin is a type of Japanese rice wine that’s used to add sweet umami ...

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