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*Mirin is a very sweet rice wine that is used only for cooking. You can substitute a teaspoon of sugar for a tablespoon of mirin, or an equal amount of sake. |
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**Sake is a rice wine that is often accompanies sushi. Dry sherry is a potential but inferior substitute. |
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Scrub the ginger and blanche it in boiling water for one minute and drain. Slice in to paper thin slices across the grain. |
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Combine mirin, sake, vinegar and sugar in a small pan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Cool. Place the ginger in a sterilized jar and poor the cooled vinegar over the ginger. Cover and keep 3-4 days before using. This will keep in a refrigerator for up to one month. The pale pink color develops as it ages. |
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