{"title":"Sugiura","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugiura Mirinya was founded in 1924 in Hekinan city, Aichi Prefecture, which is said to be home to the best mirin in Japan. For the past century, Sugiura has been following the traditional way of hand-making mirin, which involves only a few ingredients, wooden barrels, and at least a year to up to a few years.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirin is one of the most traditional seasonings that has been used since the Edo period. It also happens to be one of the most common seasonings used in Japanese cuisine as Hon Mirin, or real mirin has an irreplaceable sweetness and rice aroma that cannot be found in other seasonings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using the traditional method of brewing mirin, as well as the simple ingredients of glutinous rice, rice koji, and rice shochu, a mirin product that is not only so sweet and delicious, but also free of additives is born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can be rest assured that all of Sugiura's mirin only contain high-quality ingredients, which are all locally sourced from the Mikawa region of Aichi Prefecture. There is also no added sugar in Sugiura's mirin, yet they have been able to achieve a product that is still so naturally sweet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother focus of Sugiura's mirin, is its versatility. While mirin is one of the main seasonings in Japanese cuisine, Sugiura's mirin can also be used in cocktails, turned into a syrup, added into sweets, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sugiura-hon-mirin-1-year-aged-traditional-sweet-rice-seasoning-500ml","title":"Sugiura Hon Mirin 1 Year Aged Traditional Sweet Rice Seasoning 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirin is a traditional Japanese seasoning that has been used since the Edo period. It is one of the most common seasonings used in Japanese cuisine and Hon Mirin, or real mirin has an irreplaceable sweetness and rice aroma that cannot be found in other seasonings. Lovers of Japanese cuisine should not ignore this product!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis special Hon Mirin is additive free, and is made of only natural ingredients that come from Mikawa in Aichi prefecture. Mikawa is one of the most ideal places for brewing mirin because it has the ideal climate and water quality for making mirin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this Hon Mirin has been aged for one year, to really bring out its flavor and aroma in your cooking. Through its long brewing process, this Japanese rice seasoning has a unique sweetness and aroma that cannot be found in other Hon Mirins. It also has a beautiful amber color which will enhance the flavor and color of your dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile seasoning that works wonderfully in stir fries, stocks, broths, soups, stews, braises, and of course sauces and glazes. Adding this mirin to any kind of Japanese dish such in a soup base for noodles, nimono (simmered dish), and sunomono (Japanese vinegared dish) will enhance the taste and umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNot only useful for enhancing the flavors but Hon Mirin also works for preserving ingredients and preparing raw dishes such as sashimi.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt also works surprisingly well in confectionery. Put a small amount of this mirin in the batter of pancakes, dorayaki, and castella sponge cake, to add a Japanese flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdding an appropriate amount of this product before cooking rice will make it sweeter and glossier.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNet contents: 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Japanese glutinous rice , rice koji, sake lees shochu\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol content: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sugiura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40586502766675,"sku":"SGIA-HONMRN-1Y500","price":21.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/P-1-SGIA-HONMRN-1Y500-Sugiura_Hon_Mirin_1_Year_Aged_Traditional_Sweet_Rice_Seasoning_500ml.jpg?v=1746685785"},{"product_id":"sugiura-hon-mirin-3-years-aged-traditional-sweet-rice-seasoning-500ml","title":"Sugiura Hon Mirin 3 Years Aged Traditional Sweet Rice Seasoning 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMirin is a traditional Japanese seasoning that has been used since the Edo period. This particular mirin, which is made in the Mikawa region of Aichi prefecture, has been popular amongst Japanese people throughout the country for almost 100 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is one of the most common seasonings used in Japanese cuisine and Hon Mirin, or real mirin has an irreplaceable sweetness and rice aroma that cannot be found in other seasonings. Lovers of Japanese cuisine should not ignore this product!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis mirin has undergone a long and traditional brewing process in which it is aged for 3 years inside of a barrel before being bottled and sold to consumers. This long and tedious process of handmaking the mirin has allowed it to absorb the maximum umami flavor from the rice used in its creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis special Hon Mirin is additive free, and is made of only natural ingredients that come from Mikawa in Aichi prefecture. Mikawa is one of the most ideal places for brewing mirin because it has the ideal climate and water quality for making mirin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic mirin made with only carefully selected glutinous rice and rice malt from Aichi Prefecture, and fragrant sake lees shochu. It has an amber color and is characterized by a refreshing maple syrup-like sweetness. It can be used not only for Japanese food, but also for seasoning Western and Chinese food.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, this Hon Mirin has been aged for three years, giving it an irreplacable flavor that cannot be found in other Japanese Hon Mirin. The long brewing process has given this Hon Mirin a unique umami and rich flavor. Its beautiful dark, amber color will also enhance the flavor and color of your dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike most mirin, this Hon Mirin has a sweet, smooth, and balanced flavor that is suitable for drinking! Try mixing it with shochu and then diluting it as much as you like for a unique yet traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hon Mirin is also a versatile seasoning that works wonderfully in stir fries, stocks, broths, soups, stews, braises, and of course sauces and glazes. 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These materials are aged together for 3 years before being bottled and sold to consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMirin is one of the most common seasonings used in Japanese cuisine and Hon Mirin, or real mirin has an irreplaceable sweetness and rice aroma that cannot be found in other seasonings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis process of naturally aging the mirin gives it a refreshing sweetness. Whether you use it or cooking or decide to drink it, you can taste a unique umami and rich flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe color itself of this hon mirin is slightly lighter than other aged mirin, making it especially easy to use for dishes and sweets where keeping the original colors of the dish is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe rice used in this hon mirin has been naturally cultivated without the use of pesticides or chemicals, making it a safe choice for consumers who are worried about pesticides. Only glutinous rice, rice koji (malted-rice), and high quality shochu are used in making this hon mirin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a mirin product that can be used in cooking, baking, or even drank on its own, you must not miss out on this product!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular hon mirin tastes exceptionally well in drinks and sweets. It can be enjoyed as a sweet liquor, but it can also be used as a healthy sweetener for drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTry adding a bit of this mirin into chai with plenty of spices. The refreshing sweetness from the mirin does not interfere with the characteristic spices. Instead, the chai will become richer the more you drink it, giving it a special and tasty flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlso suitable for making jam. By using mirin, the final flavor will more elevated than jam made with sugar. You can use this mirin when making any type of jam. 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Instead, this is a Japanese Rice Liquor that can be enjoyed straight as a drink!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular rice liquor, black mirin, was commonly drunk as a sweet sake during the Edo period. Therefore, you can enjoy a blast from the past when drinking this rice liquor. Feel free to enjoy it on the rocks or carbonated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rice liquor contains only sticky glutinous rice, rice koji, and shochu which are all produced in Mikawa, Aichi prefecture. In fact, Mikawa is one of the main hubs in Japan for producing high-quality and delicious mirin products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the maker of this Japanese Rice Liquor, Sugiura, is particular about using the highest quality rice to make their mirin products, making sure that all of the ingredients that go in their mirin are free of chemicals and pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Suggestions\u003cbr\u003eWith Soda: Mix black mirin and soda in a 1:1 ratio.\u003cbr\u003eWith Hot Water: Mix black mirin with hot water in a 1:2 ratio to enjoy a warm and comforting flavor.\u003cbr\u003eAs Sangria: Mix Sugiura Sadajiro Black Mirin and red wine in your preferred ratio. Add sliced fruits like apples, citrus, and berries, and let them steep. Squeezing a little citrus juice will make it even more delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing with Food: It pairs perfectly with appetizers such as prosciutto and cheese. 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