What is Mirin and how to use it?

        Mirin is highly popular condiment used on Japanese dishes , which is utilized to add sweet flavor to a dish. It is a Japanese Sweet Rice wine that has higher levels of sugar but lower alcohol content. Mirin is perfect to be added to your dish if  you want to add some acidic twist.

        The Mirin Glazed Salmon is a simple and easy to make dish that makes as a perfect topping along with scallions to a bowl of rice. This dish mixes Mirin, brown sugar and soy sauce as a marinade for the salmon. The Mirin Sauce helps add a sweet hint to the salmon.

       Below is an easy procedure on how to make this dish:

1. Sear and cook salmon fillets in a medium heat pan until it has a glaze that is rich brown.

2. Add marinade and water to the pan until the salmon fillets reach its desired doness. You can add sauce or water if the marinade thickening quickly.

3.Turn off the heat to pan if sauce is already in its desired thickness and consistency and add vinegar to the sauce to add a sour hint to the sauce.

4. Pour the salmon and sauce on top of price as toppings along with the scallions.