# Mirin Substitute

A simple, alcohol-free substitute for mirin.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- pinch salt

## Instructions

1. Make a simple syrup with a half cup of sugar and a half cup of water.
2. Let it dissolve over medium heat for three to four minutes.
3. Pour simple syrup into a measuring cup to cool a bit.
4. Add four teaspoons of rice vinegar.
5. Add a pinch of salt.
6. Mix well.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- measuring cup
- spoon

## Tips

- Do not stir the simple syrup.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4v6iJOsaW8
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/af9d4aea-ea9e-4ecc-9049-81aecdf25ec1
- Extracted: 2025-05-10

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