Wine for cooking

Cooking wines are one of the best shortcuts to authentic Asian flavour in your dishes. Here you will find Japanese mirin and Chinese Shaoxing rice wine, which add depth, sweetness, and umami to everything from glazes to wok dishes. They are indispensable in any well-stocked Asian kitchen. A small splash makes a big difference in flavour.

What you will find here:

• Ayuko mirin and Mijata mirin 150ml
• Omodaka Hon Mirin - sweet cooking wine 1L and Hon Mirin rice wine
• Marukin Mirin Fu rice wine 500ml
• Golden Pagoda Shao Hsing cooking wine
• Shao Xing rice wine 750ml, 14%vol

Mirin gives the characteristic glossy, sweet-salty glaze to teriyaki, glazed salmon, and simmered dishes like nikujaga – add a splash along with soy sauce and sugar. Shaoxing rice wine is the heart of Chinese wok and marinades, where it adds a nutty depth to chicken, pork, and dumpling fillings. Use Hon Mirin where you want that genuine, rich sweetness.

A small amount goes a long way, so you control the dosage according to taste. Store the bottles in a cool, dark place and close them tightly after opening.

Elevate your cooking with authentic Asian wines – find yours here.