Mirin, a japanese sweet sake. 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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

There are many wonderful omelets in this world, and I love them all. I like a meaty, cheesy Denver omelet, and I enjoy a delicate, tender French omelet, but a tamagoyaki—the Japanese rolled ...

This video shows how to make kake soba, a simple Japanese hot soba noodle soup ready in 15 minutes. Soba noodles are served ...

This Japanese cooking wine adds its tangy-sweet flavor to braises, marinades, and more. Here’s everything you need to know before adding it to your pantry. Audrey Morgan is an associate food editor at ...

Mirin is all about getting sauced. Because that’s where Japanese cooking wine really shines — in sauces. But first, a misconception. The wretched American product known as “cooking wine” probably has ...