More fragrant thanks to the impact of sugars and amino acids
More attractive food color
Prevent food being crushed when cooking with alcohol ingredient
Remove unpleasant odor
Ingredients
Glutinous rice, koji (made from rice), alcohol
Directions
Stewed dishes: When cooking the food with sauce, you should use Hon-Mirin before adding other spices. In case you want the dish is looked more attractive, you can use more Hon-Mirin once cooking is completed.
Stewed fish: Heat up spices including Hon-Mirin then add the fish.
Teriyaki: After the food turn brown, pour spices and Hon-Mirin on them and quickly cook with over high heat.