Tag: Cooking sake

Over 99% of the mirin sold in Japan is not the traditional ‘hon mirin’ but a lower-alcohol alternative. This highlights a common misconception that all mirin is the same, when in fact, several distinct types exist for different culinary purposes.

Mirin and sake, two common ingredients in many Japanese dishes, are rice wines that contain alcohol. This raises the question for many diners: is there alcohol in tonkotsu ramen? For most, the answer is that the amount is negligible, as it is cooked off during preparation, but the use of these ingredients means it's not entirely alcohol-free in its initial components.