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Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• miso
• sake
• brown sugar
• soy sauce
• salmon
• baby bok choy

Instructions

1. 1 Stir miso, mirin, sake, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a shallow dish. Add salmon fillets; turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
2. 2 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
3. 3 Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Transfer fillets onto the baking sheet, reserving marinade.
4. 4 Place bok choy in the marinade; turn to coat. Arrange bok choy next to salmon on the baking sheet, reserving marinade.
5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven until salmon is lightly charred on the edges, about 4 minutes. Flip salmon and bok choy; brush with reserved marinade. Continue cooking until salmon is browned and flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes. Transfer salmon to serving plates. Continue cooking bok choy until it is tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes more.

By fiedlerbrews

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• mackerel fillet
• soy sauce
• sugar
• ginger root

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse fillets; pat dry with paper towels.
2. 2 Mix together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and fresh ginger in a medium bowl. Place fillets into marinade and let stand for at least 20 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven broiler or an outdoor grill for high heat.
4. 4 Cook fillets in the preheated broiler, basting occasionally, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 8 minutes.

By Jana Marko

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• sake
• brown sugar
• ginger
• green onion
• turmeric
• beef short rib

Instructions

1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sake, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, green onions, and turmeric in a large mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Add the short ribs and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated.
2. 2 Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours, tossing occasionally.
3. 3 Preheat a charcoal grill for high heat.
4. 4 Remove meat from the refrigerator. Grill over very hot charcoal until slightly caramelized and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Any excess marinade can be used to baste the meat while it's grilling. Flip meat after basting to allow to caramelize, about 1 minute more per side.
5. 5 Serve immediately, spooning or brushing on any accumulated juices from the plate.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• water
• brown sugar
• rice wine vinegar
• sake
• garlic
• black pepper
• chicken breast

Instructions

1. 1 Mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, mirin, sake, garlic, and pepper in a bowl to make a sauce.
2. 2 Place chicken in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Pour sauce over chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat function; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C); if not, cook chicken for another 2 to 4 minutes.
4. 4 Remove chicken from the pot and cut up or shred. Mix with the sauce from the pot.

By cyans

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• cooking spray
• miso
• rice wine
• halibut fillet
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Set oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush with cooking spray.
2. 2 Whisk miso, rice wine, and mirin together in a small bowl until smooth.
3. 3 Place halibut on the baking sheet and cover with 1/2 the miso mixture.
4. 4 Broil in the preheated oven until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining miso mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Continue broiling until second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more.

By Allyson

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• miso paste
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• lime
• salmon
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Whisk mirin, miso, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice together in a bowl or high-rimmed tray. Immerse salmon fillets in the marinade. Marinate for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Heat a well oiled grill pan over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets, reserving marinade in the bowl. Cook, flipping as needed, until grill marks form, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Place salmon fillets onto a baking sheet and spoon reserved marinade over each fillet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes.

By Ethan Block

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• sake
• white sugar
• salmon fillet
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Mix the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar in a shallow dish; place the salmon fillets in the dish, skin side up. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the salmon and reserve the marinade. Pan fry the salmon 4 to 5 minutes per side, gradually adding the marinade to the pan, this will intensify the flavor and help to keep the salmon moist. Serve once the salmon is cooked through and is easily flaked with a fork.

By Sarah Davies

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• sake
• ginger
• pork loin
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Mix together soy sauce, sake, mirin, and ginger in a large bowl until combined.
3. 3 Add sliced pork; stir to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate for about 1 hour.
4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sauté pork in hot oil until browned and cooked through; discard marinade. An instant-read thermometer inserted into pork should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By baby23

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• kabocha squash
• dashi stock
• fried tofu
• onion
• sake
• soy sauce
• sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Soak kabocha in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Combine kabocha squash, dashi stock, fried tofu, onion, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cover with aluminum foil. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until kabocha squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil carefully.
3. 3 Cool before serving, about 10 minutes.

By kyoko

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• ground beef
• ginger
• soy sauce
• sake
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and stir well. Stir soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar into beef mixture; bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute more.

By ZAYO

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• water
• brown sugar
• honey
• ginger
• garlic
• red pepper flakes
• chicken drumstick
• water
• potato starch

Instructions

1. 1 Combine soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, honey, mirin, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to make the sauce.
2. 2 Place drumsticks into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour sauce on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove drumsticks and set aside.
4. 4 Switch to Saute function and bring sauce to a boil. Mix 2 tablespoons cold water and potato starch in a small bowl to make a thick slurry. Quickly stir mixture into the sauce and continue stirring until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency. Serve drumsticks with sauce.

By Diana71

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• cooking spray
• white miso paste
• water
• sake
• brown sugar
• black cod

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease the foil with cooking spray.
3. 3 Whisk miso, water, mirin, sake, and brown sugar together in a small skillet over medium heat until mixture simmers and thickens slightly, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Place cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush fillets all over with cooled miso mixture. Marinate at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Turn the baking sheet 180 degrees and continue broiling until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Remove pin bones before serving.
6. 6 Serve with your favorite sides, enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• sake
• miso paste
• brown sugar
• soy sauce
• sea bass fillet
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together sake, mirin, miso paste, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a bowl.
2. 2 Place sea bass fillets in a large resealable plastic bag; pour marinade over fillets. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours.
3. 3 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Prop the oven door to remain slightly ajar.
4. 4 Arrange fillets on a baking sheet; discard marinade.
5. 5 Broil sea bass in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 9 minutes.
6. 6 Sprinkle with chopped green onions to serve.

By Swest

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• vegetable oil
• brown sugar
• ginger
• garlic powder
• flank steak
• udon noodle
• snow pea
• broccoli

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, vegetable oil, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Pierce flank steak several times with a large fork. Place in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate in the refrigerator, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook udon noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 13 to 14 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Heat a large skillet over high heat. Remove steak from marinade and cook until well-browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reserve marinade.
4. 4 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill steak, basting with half of the reserved marinade, until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium or 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) for medium-well, at least 10 minutes per side. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
5. 5 Combine remaining marinade, snow peas, broccoli florets, and mirin in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until snow peas are tender, about 2 minutes. Add drained noodles; mix well to combine.
6. 6 Divide noodle mixture among large bowls. Top with steak slices.

By Chrissy Gaynor

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• clam
• sake
• rice vinegar
• butter
• green onion
• soy sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Scrub and rinse clams. Soak clams in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
2. 2 Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat; quickly add sake, mirin and rice wine vinegar. Add clams; cover and cook until clams open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
3. 3 Remove any scum that forms on the surface using a spoon or paper towel. Stir in butter, green onion, and soy sauce, tossing to coat clams until butter melts. Arrange clams on a serving plate; drizzle sauce over top. Serve immediately.

By Lilibeth Bernardino Hashimoto

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• sake
• miso paste
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• salmon fillet
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together the sake, miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a baking dish. Add the salmon, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before flipping the fillets over in the marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. 2 Bring salmon to room temperature, about 15 minutes, then remove salmon from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange salmon in the skillet, and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes on each side. Transfer the fish to a plate and garnish with basil.

By WhatsCookingwithKids

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• sushi rice
• kombu
• water
• rice wine
• white sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place rice in the insert of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add enough water to cover and rinse rice, mixing it in a circular motion. Strain through a sieve. Repeat until water comes out clear, about five rinses total. Spread drained rice onto a clean cloth and let dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Clean kombu gently with a damp towel, but do not remove the white powder, which is important for the umami flavor. Break off a small piece of kombu and place into a small saucepan.
3. 3 Place remaining kombu into the Instant Pot with rice and 1 1/4 cups water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Release pressure on the Instant Pot using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 8 minutes. Release any additional pressure carefully using the quick-release method. Unlock and remove the lid.
5. 5 While the pressure is releasing, add rice wine, hon mirin, sugar, and sea salt to the saucepan. Heat over low heat until sugar and salt have dissolved; do not boil.
6. 6 Use a rice paddle to gently scrape rice into a glass or ceramic bowl; remove and discard kombu.
7. 7 Remove and discard the smaller kombu piece from the vinegar mixture. Sprinkle vinegar mixture over rice and cut it in with the rice paddle. Stir until vinegar mixture is well incorporated and no lumps of rice remain. Allow to cool to room temperature, fanning the rice with a piece of cardboard if desired to speed up cooling.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• salmon side
• chicken broth
• ginger root
• soy sauce
• onion
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Quarter or halve salmon side; set aside.
2. 2 Combine chicken broth, ginger, soy sauce, minced onion, mirin, and sesame oil in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
3. 3 Place a steamer insert into the pot; arrange salmon in a single layer in the insert. Cover pot; steam, 5 to 7 minutes, checking for desired doneness. Transfer salmon to a platter; keep warm. Remove insert.
4. 4 Boil broth mixture until reduced into a sauce consistency, 2 to 4 minutes; spoon over salmon.

By Diana71

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• sake
• soy sauce
• rice wine vinegar
• wasabi powder
• oyster
• quail egg
• flying fish roe
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together mirin, sake, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and wasabi powder in a bowl. Allow mixture to sit at room temperature until sediments sink to the bottom of the bowl, about 2 hours.
2. 2 Shuck oysters; place 2 oysters in each shooter glass.
3. 3 Ladle 2 tablespoons mirin mixture into each glass, without disturbing sediments at the bottom.
4. 4 Crack 1 quail egg into each glass. Top each with 1/8 teaspoon tobiko and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

By ChefJackie

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• sake
• pineapple juice
• soy sauce
• cilantro
• sugar
• ginger root
• garlic
• scallion
• chile paste
• skirt steak

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk sweet soy sauce, sake, pineapple juice, mirin, reduced-sodium soy sauce, cilantro, sugar, ginger, garlic, scallions, and chile paste together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add skirt steak and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Remove meat from marinade, and shake off excess. Pour marinade into a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Strain sauce into a bowl.
4. 4 Cook steak on the preheated grill until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer steak to a plate and let rest, about 5 minutes. Serve steak with sauce.

By Cookingmom

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• pork belly
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• water
• ginger
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place pork belly into a large pot; cover with water by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Discard water; fill pot with fresh water to cover pork by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until pork begins to soften, about 1 hour.
2. 2 Transfer pork to a cutting board and cool for 3 to 5 minutes; slice off and discard thick skin. Cut remaining pork meat into 1-inch wide slices. Set aside.
3. 3 Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, mirin, ginger, and garlic in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Add sliced pork belly; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Place a sheet of aluminum foil directly over meat and sauce; simmer uncovered until pork is tender, 30 to 45 minutes, turning the pork several times to cook evenly.

By Diana71

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• sesame seed
• miso paste
• soy sauce
• ginger
• honey
• oil
• salmon fillet

Instructions

1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Watch them closely and remove from heat once sesame seeds are a golden brown. Set aside.
2. 2 Combine miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, ginger, and honey in a small bowl. Mix well. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.
3. 3 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly grease with oil.
4. 4 Coat salmon well in the miso sauce and place skin-side up on the baking pan.
5. 5 Broil in the preheated oven, watching closely, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

By A Day In the Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• firm silken tofu
• water
• soy sauce
• dashi granules
• all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Place the block of tofu between sheets of paper towels. Set a plate on top; add a 3- to 5-pound weight to the plate. Press tofu for 15 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine water, soy sauce, mirin, and dashi in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. 3 Remove weight, plate, and paper towels. Cut tofu into 3/4-inch cubes. Place flour in a bowl and lightly coat tofu with flour.
4. 4 Heat oil in a heavy pot and fry tofu until golden-brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Fry in batches if necessary so as not to overcrowd the pot. Place fried tofu in a serving dish and pour sauce on top. Sprinkle with green onions.

By ChefJackie

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soba noodle
• dashi stock
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• sesame seed
• green onion
• nori

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a lightly salted pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to speed up cooling process.
2. 2 Combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and white sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes.
3. 3 Toss noodles with sesame seeds and divide among 4 serving bowls. Spoon dashi sauce over noodles. Top with green onions and nori.

By BRENNA3

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• flank steak
• scallion
• butter
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• sake
• dashi stock

Instructions

1. 1 Place 2 or 3 scallion pieces across a slice of beef and roll up tightly.
2. 2 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef rolls, seam-side down, and cook for 1 minute. Roll and cook to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes more.
3. 3 Add soy sauce, sugar, sake, and dashi to the skillet and cook, rolling beef to coat, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate and increase heat to reduce liquid, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mirin and return beef rolls to the skillet, rolling until well coated and heated through. Slice rolls in half to serve.

By Marvel's Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• wooden skewer
• chicken thigh
• scallion
• sake
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Soak 10 wooden skewers in cold water for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Thread chicken pieces onto the soaked skewers, alternating with scallions.
3. 3 Combine sake, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 of the sauce for dipping.
4. 4 Heat a grill pan over high heat and lightly brush with vegetable oil. Add skewers and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, basting frequently with 1/2 of the sauce, 7 to 10 minutes per side.

By ChefJackie

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soba noodle
• soy sauce
• oyster sauce
• olive oil
• green pepper
• onion
• green bean
• spinach

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Drop in soba noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, and green beans and saute until softened but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add soba noodles and toss with the cooked vegetables. Mix in soy sauce mixture and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Add baby spinach and cook until desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve in a bowl.

By Diana71

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• chicken
• ginger
• garlic
• sugar
• soy sauce
• sake
• cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse chicken, and pat dry. In a glass baking dish or bowl, stir together the ginger, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, sake and mirin. Place the chicken into the mixture to marinate. Refrigerate, covered for several hours, or overnight.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces into the pan skin-side down, reserving marinade. Cook until light brown, then flip and brown the other side. Drain off grease, and pour the marinade into the pan.
3. 3 Cover, and reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking, shaking the skillet occasionally, until marinade is reduced to a nice thick sauce and chicken pieces are fully cooked.

By Jana Marko

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• sweet cooking wine
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• ginger
• beef
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine soy sauce, mirin, garlic powder, black pepper, and ground ginger together in a bowl. Add sliced beef and mix well. Leave to marinate at least 1 hour.
2. 2 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry beef slices, about 10 minutes, and place on a serving dish.
3. 3 Pour leftover marinade into the same frying pan over low heat. Add mirin and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour sauce over beef and serve.

By terryhongzs

Ingredients

• ✓ mirin
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• honey
• rice wine vinegar
• sesame seed
• tuna steak
• olive oil
• wasabi paste

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, and honey in a small bowl.
3. 3 Pour half into a separate small bowl, stir in rice wine vinegar, and set it aside as a dipping sauce.
4. 4 Spread sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat tuna steaks with remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into sesame seeds to coat.
5. 5 Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan; sear for about 30 seconds on each side.
6. 6 Serve with dipping sauce and wasabi paste.

By NEWORLEANSGIGLET