An update on my mirin experiments from yesteryear
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Almost one year ago, I embarked on a journey to answer the question: Can I turn my leftover oatmeal into mirin?
Yes, as it turns out, I can (though of course it’s not traditional mirin, but made using a similar process), and I can make many other kinds of mirin-style seasonings with various other grains, too (something I plan to discuss at greater length in the Essential Preserving Handbook).
Read the original mirin making piece here, and read on for updates + flavor notes now that everything is bottled up!
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