Mirin — a sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking to add glaze and sweetness.
みりんを少し加えて煮ると、照りが出て美味しくなる。
If you add a little mirin when simmering, it gives a nice glaze and improves the flavor.
料理酒とみりんは似ているが、みりんの方が甘みが強い。
Cooking sake and mirin are similar, but mirin is sweeter.
焼き魚にみりんを使って照りを出す。
Use mirin to give grilled fish a shiny glaze.