Mirin, the secret ingredient in Japanese cuisine, has the ability to accentuate the natural flavour of many foods.

It may be used to add depth and balance to stir-fries, sauces and gravies, marinades, dips and noodle broths.

Whilst most mirin nowadays contains sugar and preservatives, Clearspring Rice Mirin is naturally koji fermented from just rice with some salt being added at the end of the process.

Whilst it is not quite in the same league as Clearspring's top of the range Organic Mikawa Mirin, it is a traditional seasoning and a cut above most of what is labelled as mirin nowadays.

Producer - Aji-no-Ichi, Saitama-ken

Available in a 150ml bottle