A Mysterious Fermented Food Known Only to Those in the Know! What is “Kobore-Ume”? Maho Tanabe February 13, 2023 Nowadays, kobore-ume is not as familiar as sake-kasu or amazake, but the gentle sweetness derived from rice and the deep flavor produced by...
Explaining “Otoso,” & a Mirin Chai Recipe Maho Tanabe December 28, 2022 Otoso is an alcohol elixir made from various herbs and spices and is imbibed to help usher in good health and fortune for the year to come. There are only a few days left in the year, and...
The Unique Appeal of Traditional Mirin Maho Tanabe December 27, 2022 Mirin is often used as a sweetener, in addition to, or substituting sugar, but it also has a complex and deep flavor and aroma unique to fermented seasonings. This humble liquid can be used in a...
Introducing the Ginger and Apple Mirin Cordial – Another Drinkable Way to Enjoy This Traditional Japanese Cooking Staple Maho Tanabe December 10, 2022 Mirin, itself rather sweet, makes for an unexpectedly perfect cordial ingredient and can be used instead of sugars...
Drinking Mirin in Summertime Maho Tanabe September 18, 2022 Mirin is now recognized as a "seasoning" in Japan but in the past, it was enjoyed as a sweet, high-class alcoholic beverage. It was also drunk as a “sweet nourishing drink” that is effective in recovering...
