{"title":"rice wines \u0026 mirin","description":"\u003cp\u003eCooking rice wine is a key ingredient in many Asian cuisines and is not to be overlooked – it is often what gives your dishes that restaurant-quality taste. There are several varieties of cooking wine from different countries across East Asia, but they each serve a similar purpose: adding depth and complexity to a dish. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAsian cooking wines, Chinese rice wines and mirins make an appearance in a wide range of diverse dishes. They can be put to good use in your stir fries, marinades, sauces, wonton fillings and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003echinese rice wines \u0026amp; shaoxing wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the city where it originates from, Shaoxing wine is one of the oldest and most popular Chinese rice wines. It is made by fermenting rice, water and wheat to produce an amber liquid with a slightly sweet flavour. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShaoxing wine has a richer, more complex taste than lighter-coloured Chinese rice wines for cooking, making it one of the go-to choices for your more layered dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ejapanese mirin for cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother popular cooking wine is mirin, which is a Japanese sweet rice wine. Like Shaoxing wine, you can use mirin in a wide range of dishes, especially in seasonings or as a glazing agent. Mirin has a mild, sweet taste, which will come through in your dish. Mirin is frequently used alongside things like soy sauce to complement rich, umami flavours. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to make \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.orientalmart.co.uk\/sushi-rice\"\u003esushi rice\u003c\/a\u003e, it is better to use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.orientalmart.co.uk\/vinegars\"\u003erice vinegar\u003c\/a\u003e or sushi seasoning rather than mirin so you can achieve the right flavour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ecooking sake vs mirin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile both are a form of ‘rice wine’, their main differences lie in the alcohol content and taste. Mirin has a much lower alcohol content than cooking sake (which differs from regular drinking sake in that it has more salt in it) and a higher sugar content, leading to a noticeably sweeter flavour. Both are often used in marinades and to tenderise meat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCooking sake and Shaoxing wine can be good substitutes for each other if you’ve only got one in the pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"taijade-shaoshing-rice-wine-13-5","title":"Taijade Taiwan Shaohsing Rice Wine 台灣紹興酒 (ABV 13.5%)","description":"Taijade Shaohsing Rice Wine is versatile in its culinary applications. In Chinese cooking, it is widely used to enhance marinades, stir-fries, and braised dishes. Its pungent tang and distinctive flavour make it an excellent addition to meat dishes, offering a warm glow to seafood or chicken. 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