Kasuzuke vs Mirin
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Kasuzuke
Kasuzuke is a Japanese pickling method in which vegetables, fish, or meat are cured in sake lees (kasu), the residual mash left over from sake production. The sake kasu imparts a flavor that is mildly sweet, savory, and alcoholic, while also acting as a preservative. Common ingredients for kasuzuke include cucumber, eggplant, daikon radish, and fish such as salmon and mackerel. The curing period c...
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Mirin
Mirin is a traditional Japanese condiment made from glutinous rice, rice mold (koji), and a distilled spirit such as shochu. It is a golden, syrupy liquid with a distinct sweet flavor, historically consumed as a beverage during the Edo period before evolving into a cooking ingredient. In Japanese cuisine, it is primarily used to provide a sweet glaze to foods, mask strong fish or meat odors, and e...
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