Kikkoman - Aji-Mirin (Sweet Cooking Rice Wine) 10 Oz.

Kikkoman mirin is probably what's called mirin-fu chomiryo (literally mirin-like seasoning). It's certainly not hon mirin (true mirin). If you look at the ingredients list, you'll see a big give away: Rice, Water, **Corn Syrup**, Alcohol, Salt. I'm not even sure this is made with rice wine. It's got rice and (a very little) alcohol in it, but it's sweetened with corn syrup. That's not mirin.

Real mirin is sweetened by rice that has been subjected to the Aspergillus oryzae fungus, which breaks down the rice starches into sugar. It's what's used in the production of sake. Mirin uses the same fungus to produce the unfermented sugars that sweeten this essential Japanese cooking wine.

If you're looking for the real thing, go to an Asian market and check the labels. Anything with sugar or corn syrup in it isn't authentic. Eden Foods also makes a widely available and very good mirin made from organic brown rice, rice koji (Aspergillus oryzae), pure water and sea salt.

(The salt in mirin sold in the US is not authentic either, it's added to calssify the wine as cooking wine, thereby avoiding alcohol taxes).

Do yourself a favor, read the labels and opt for authenticity. You won't regret it.

(2008 HOLIDAY TEAM)Mirin and Soy Sauce. That is all you really need for authentic Japanese cooking. And you need it everywhere. Those two liquids are the foundation for almost all recipes, and are used in some quantity in every dish. I do a considerable amount of Japanese cooking, and running out of mirin sends me into panic mode and heading out to the store.

Don't be fooled into thinking that "teriyaki sauce" has anything with Japanese cuisine. Purely an American invention, true teriyaki cooking is a combination of mirin and soy sauce, based on the meat or vegetables which are then slowly cooked, rotating sides until they become a delicious brown sticky mess. It is sooo much better than the fast food restaurants try to pass off as "Japanese teriyaki".

When it comes to brands, it is hard to go wrong with Kikkoman. For both mirin and soy sauce, they put out a consistently good product that you can count on to enhance your cooking. There are probably more refined and expensive brands out there, but Kikkoman does me just fine, as it does for the millions of Japanese households where it sees daily use.

As a sweetened wine, mirin adds flavor as well as nutrients to a dish, and can even be used as a sugar substitute in some recipes for those trying to escape from refined white sugar. Check out Japanese Foods That Heal for an in-depth discussion on mirin's health benefits and uses.

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I bought a cookbook that uses Mirin in some recipes. I've used it and it makes a great addition to a recipe. Just like using any cooking wine. Give it a try.

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This product is entirely too salty. It should be called "Salty Cooking Rice Wine". I haven't used it in my recipes yet, but it will take some adjustment to compensate for all the salt.

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I made the mistake of not checking the reviews or ingredients for this product thinking is a quick off-the-shelf commodity purchase. Turns out it's completely fake not real rice wine at all. It's got glucose and corn syrup added.

Tastes and smells awful.

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Vino Italiano 4 Week Wine Kit, Chianti Style, 15.5-Pound Box

Hi everyone...

This is the first kit I ever made.. Actually, the first WINE I EVER MADE!!!!!

I have to say that I didn't have great expectations... More of an experiment....

I am suprised how good it tastes...

I did make it 5 gallons, instead of six. Also, I picked up so sparkolid as a clarifier, since there is some concern for shell fish allergies, and the use of chitosan.

Other than that, I am very happy with the result. It has been in the carboy for 4 months.

I also made some Sangria with this wine... Came great!!!!! Looking forward to drinking a lot of this, this summer....

In a nutshell, for anyone starting out.... You will need equipment. The equipment, you can use over and over again. I made a video series on making these kits on YouTube. If you want to see the process, search for Sicilian Prince and Vino Italiano, and you should find my videos. Seeing the process and how simple it is will help you to see that you can do this yourself easily.

If you want to go the least expensive route, buy two of the Paklab 6 gallon carboys here on amazon for under 28 dollars each and this wine kit together, to get free shipping. You will also need a stopper and air-lock, some metabisulphite and cleanser ( I used b-brite ). Also, some tubing to siphon from one carboy to the other. A carboy brush will also be helpful.

Make it in one carboy but only do 5 gallons, which translates to 25 bottles of finished wine.... Transfer it to the other when racking.

Now, after you do this once... You will be hooked... So, your next step is get a starter kit, which will come with a carboy, now you will have three, meaning you will be able to brew 3 different types of wine at the same time. ( I currently have 4 going... )

Your problem now becomes, where are you going to put all of this wine?

Enjoy!!!!!

This wine was much better than I expected from a $40 wine kit. I kegged mine and charged it with a little CO2. It's my wifes favorite

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These Vino Italiano kits are a great deal plus free shipping, you can't beat it.

I have made a number of them and make 5 gallon instead of 6. It gives a very good robust flavor. I will buy them as long as they are sold here.

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The price was definitely right; the wine itself is very good, and I yielded about 26 bottles. I will purchase it again.

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a nice dry red table wine. will buy it again. we have bought other reds and this is very comparable.

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Fastachi® Extra Nutty Mix

I bought this product and another Fastachi product for my father. When he called to thank me for the gift, he said it was good. I did not see or taste the nuts because I ordered and had it shipped directly to my father. It was shipped quickly and received in good shape.

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Fleur De Sel De Camargue French Sea Salt 125 G 4.4 Oz

I made Fleur de Sel caramels with this salt and it worked great. I would use again and recommend this brand.

I am not a chef, but using this in place of salt is such a simple thing that can make every food more artisan. My wife rolled her eyes when I first bought this. Now she won't cook without it.

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Initially purchased this product while on vacation in France in 2007. The flavor of the salt is more enhanced than regular table salt. Was glad to learn that it could be purchased from Amazon.

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This salt is perfect for finishing a dish, you want to use it on your food just before you eat it. The salt crystals are all different sizes, some big chunks and some small so when you put a little sprinkle on your salads, fish, meats, capriccios , anything, it gives your food a nice crunch that makes the taste difference from homemade food to a fancy gourmet meal. I like to always have it in my kitchen. This is not a salt you would add to something while it is cooking because the salt will disintegrate and that is not the point of using this salt. You want to bite down on the different sized grains as you are eating.

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Lea and Perrins Worcestershire For Chicken

• Juicier, tastier chicken without compromise !!
• Made with white wine to penetrate & tenderize.
• Since 1835, LEA & PERRINS has been the only truly authentic brand of Worcestershire Sauce.

This stuff is so good I can't understand why our stores in the Wash metro area stopped carrying it. I use it for marinade for fish and chicken. The finished product tastes like a professional chef cooked the food. I will always have at least 2 bottles in the house.

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Several years ago I used to buy Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Sauce all the time. It was simply the best way to cook chicken--add some potatoes, onions and mushrooms (sometimes peas or green beans) and it cooked up the easiest but elegant dinner. Then without warning, my store stopped carrying it. It wasn't listed on the Lea & Perrins site. It was just gone. I was thinking about chicken recipes today and on an off-chance googled white wine Worcestershire and this page came up. I am happy to see its made again! Its even back on Lea & Perrins website. Still can't buy it in the stores but ordering it here is the next best thing. There truly is not anything better on the market (trust me I looked for a good substitute...)

Glad its back...now to get it back on the grocery shelves.

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Lea & Perrins White Wine Worcestershire Marinade For Chicken 10 oz

This is the perfect seasoning to perk up the more bland chicken and fish entrees. Combine a cup of this sauce with a cup of cream and 3 tsp. of butter, warm to serving temperature, and drizzle over plain chicken or fish filets. You will be delighted.

Also makes a tasty chicken marinade mixed 1:1 with lite soy sauce.

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I am dissappointed that I cannot purchase this item at the grocery store like I used to! The cost of shipping to me makes purchasing any more of these bottles prohibitive and so I will not do it. Not until I need a fix or can figure out how to make my own! I use it in many recipes and found that it was gone quickly, I will miss it.

I had never heard of this before. When my parents passed recently, I moved back into the house that I grew up in.

I came across an old bottle of this in the fridge. Obviously there for years. Knowing my parents, it could have been 10 plus years old. No dates anywhere on the bottle or faded & torn label. Eventually, curiosity got the best of me & the risk of getting sick from eating something I had no idea how old it was fell to the wayside. I tried it. Much to surprise, this was the best tasting marinade or sauce I had ever had. Unfortunately, I couldn't seem to find it any where in the Los Angeles area. Even my foodie friends have never heard of it, though my tastes run quite a bit more simple than theirs do. Well my friends, I have found it here and will be ordering it as soon as I finish writing this review. ENJOY!!!

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