KAWASHIMAYA Mirin Cooking Wine Japanese Sweet Rice Seasoning 500ml — Authentic, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Kawashimaya Mirin is a traditional Japanese sweet rice seasoning—made from 100% domestic Japanese rice, rice koji and sea salt—to add gentle sweetness, savory depth, and glossy finish to savory and sweet dishes.

Made in Japan and crafted from glutinous rice, rice, rice koji and sea salt, this Kawashimaya Mirin Cooking Wine (500 ml) lends authentic umami-rich flavor and a smooth mouthfeel without artificial additives. It’s vegan and gluten-free, and designed to balance, glaze, and harmonize ingredients across Japanese, Western and Chinese recipes. Use it where you want subtle sweetness, a rounded aroma, and a bright, silky sheen on finished dishes.

How will Kawashimaya Mirin change my cooking?

Mirin layers gentle sweetness with savory umami, softening strong aromas and lifting other flavors without overpowering them. It’s especially useful for adding shine to glazes and helping sauces cling to proteins and vegetables.

• Adds mild sweetness and savory depth with a light, elegant aroma.
• Helps create glossy, clingy glazes for teriyaki, yakitori and roasted vegetables.
• Balances saltiness and masks raw odors in fish or meat preparations.

Which recipes benefit most from this Japanese sweet rice seasoning?

The mirin excels in traditional Japanese recipes—teriyaki, dashi, noodle broths and marinades—but it’s also versatile in Western and pan-Asian cooking. A small splash transforms sauces, dressings and even dessert syrups.

• Teriyaki and yakitori glazes: glossy finish and rounded sweetness.
• Soups and broths: subtle aroma and enhanced umami.
• Marinades and stir-fries: tenderizes and harmonizes flavors.
• Sweets: balances acidity in fruit compotes and syrup-y toppings.

What makes Kawashimaya Mirin authentic and reliable?

This mirin is produced in Japan using carefully selected domestic glutinous rice and rice koji—without artificial flavorings—so you get a traditional profile and consistent quality. The formulation is vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences.

• Made from 100% Japanese domestic rice and rice koji for authentic taste.
• No artificial ingredients—clean label for home cooks.
• Vegan and gluten-free, compatible with many diets.
• 500 ml bottle size works for regular home cooking and batch recipes.

How should I use and store this mirin?

Use mirin during cooking to add sweetness and shine; add earlier in braises or later in glazes for the most aromatic result. Store in a cool, dark place and refrigerate after opening for best flavor retention.

• Add to sauces while reducing to achieve a glossy finish.
• Use a small amount—mirin is concentrated in sweetness and aroma.
• Seal and refrigerate after opening; keep away from direct sunlight.

Who is this for: Home cooks and professional chefs seeking an authentic Japanese sweet rice seasoning that enhances savory and sweet recipes without artificial additives. Kawashimaya Mirin suits anyone wanting to deepen umami, add a refined sweetness, or achieve professional-looking glazes—especially those cooking Japanese, Asian-fusion, or inventive Western dishes that benefit from balanced, natural sweetness and sheen.

Ingredients

Glutinous Rice, Rice, Rice Koji, Sea Salt