If You Can't Find Mirin Rice Wine, Try This Wine As A Substitute - Chowhound

KOHUKU/Shutterstock If we were to take a deep dive into Japanese cuisine, one particular ingredient shines, and you probably have no idea that it's the culprit behind why teriyaki, udon, and even chashu taste so good. The secret? Mirin rice wine. A quick dip into a small serving will immediately give a distinct savory-meets-sweet alliance, making flavors shine without overpowering them — as long as you don't use…