Mirin

Mirin is essential to Japanese cooking. It is a golden-colored wine made from glutinous rice. It adds sweetness to a dish. Typically, it is briefly boiled to burn off the alcohol.

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Plate of three golden-brown corn dogs with mustard dip, flour, and batter bowls in the background, perfect for a fair-style recipe.

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35 min • Moderate • 8 servings

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Satisfying Burp Feast

50 min • Easy to Moderate • 4 to 6 servings

Fresh mint tea in a glass cup on a beige plate with a metal kettle and mint leaves on a wooden cutting board in the background.

Fresh mint tea

8 min • Easy • 1 to 2 servings

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Spicy Peach Glazed Baked Ham

260 min • Moderate • 10 to 12 servings

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