Tasty mirin Recipes to Cook Tonight
Try something new with mirin — easy recipes with ingredients you already have at home.
Recipes with mirin
Shogayaki is a beloved Japanese dish featuring thin slices of pork sautéed in a fragrant ginger-infused sauce. The pork is typically marinated briefly in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and freshly grated ginger, then quickly stir-fried until tender. This savory-sweet combination delivers a comforting flavor profile that's both robust and refreshing. Often served with steamed rice and shredded cabbage, Shōgayaki is a staple in Japanese home cooking, appreciated for its simplicity and satisfying taste.
A comforting Japanese rice bowl with tender beef slices and sweet-savoury onions in a simple soy–mirin sauce, topped with a soft egg for extra richness. It’s the kind of warm, satisfying donburi that feels both cozy and restaurant-worthy in one bowl.
This Korean-style chicken features chicken pieces that are deep-fried until golden brown, then coated in a signature Korean sauce—a combination of soy sauce, mirin, garlic, sesame oil, corn syrup, sugar, and dried chili flakes—that imparts a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavor. The texture is tantalizing: the chicken is crispy on the outside, but the sauce layer remains slippery and rich. The aromas of garlic and sesame oil blend together beautifully, while a sprinkling of fresh scallions adds freshness and a pop of color. This dish is the perfect blend of bold Korean flavors and the familiarity of fried chicken—perfect as a special snack or a fun main course.
Grilled aubergine halves are scored, pan-fried in olive oil until tender, then brushed with a smooth paste of miso, egg yolk, mirin, cooking wine (sake) and sugar, baked at 220 °C for about 10 minutes until caramelized, and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Korean style short ribs that is sweet and super tender. Sweet, super-tender Korean-style short ribs marinated in a fruit-blended sauce (apple, Korean pear, kiwi, and onion) with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, and green onions—rich, savoury-sweet, and deeply aromatic.
A cosy, easy stew where sliced beef and cabbage soften together in a bold, savoury sauce made from “unexpected condiments,” with courgette added for freshness and optional extras like crab stick, hotpot balls, or sausage for extra bite—best served with rice. This is an easy yet flavourful stew made with a special sauce from unexpected condiments.
These soft-boiled eggs are cooked just long enough to keep the yolk beautifully runny, then left to soak in a sweetened soy-based marinade with mirin and Japanese cooking wine—perfect over rice or enjoyed on their own.
This is an aromatic and flavourful rice bowl with a homemade sauce that is definitely worth a try! Japanese Garlic Onion Beef Bowl is a punchy, garlicky rice bowl made with browned minced beef folded through rice, then drenched in a glossy soy–mirin sauce sweetened with brown sugar and finished with lots of fried garlic and softened green onions. A jammy-style egg on top adds a rich, comforting finish.
Teriyaki Chicken is a flavorful dish made with pan-fried chicken thighs coated in a glossy, homemade sauce that's both savory and slightly sweet. The chicken is crisp on the outside and tender inside, while the sauce—made with soy, mirin, sake, and aromatics—adds depth and umami. It's typically served with rice or a fresh salad, making it a well-balanced and satisfying meal.
Savor the sensation of the eggplant turning golden-soft upon first frying—slightly crispy on the outside, but soon falling into a tempting softness. As the sweet and sour sauce coats each piece, the aromas of vinegar and sugar combine warmly, creating a harmony of flavors that awaken the palate. Each bite presents a delicious contrast: the tenderness of the eggplant bursting on the tongue, combined with the subtle sweetness and freshness of the sauce. The fragrance of the scallions lingers, adding a fresh touch that makes this dish lively and inviting. Sweet and Sour Eggplant is the perfect star on the dinner table—elegant in its simplicity, offering a sophisticated and memorable flavor.