Substitute Japanese Hon Mirin Sweet Rice Wine
Discover an easy and flavorful way to make your own substitute for Japanese Hon Mirin with this quick and budget-friendly recipe! Combining simple pantry staples like dry white wine or sake, granulated sugar, soy sauce, and water, this homemade alternative delivers the sweetness and mild umami flavor that Hon Mirin brings to traditional Japanese dishes. Ready in just five minutes, this syrupy blend is perfect for enhancing teriyaki sauces, glazes, marinades, and delicate broths. Best of all, it’s an accessible and versatile option for anyone looking to replicate authentic Japanese cooking without a trip to a specialty store. Experience the rich depth of flavor this Hon Mirin substitute provides while keeping your recipes authentic and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons dry white wine or sake
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine 4 tablespoons of dry white wine or sake, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar completely.
Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly to develop a syrupy texture.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Use the homemade substitute immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
99 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
