What are the differences between Hon Mirin and cooking sake?
• Hon Mirin: Sweet, rice aroma; used for sweetening/tenderizing. • Cooking Sake: Winey, spicy; used for deodorizing/enhancing aroma.
Cooking Sake FAQs
What is the difference between cooking sake and drinking sake?
• Purpose: Cooking sake enhances flavors/eliminates odors; drinking sake is for consumption. • Alcohol: Cooking sake has lower alcohol (10-15%); drinking sake has higher (15-20%). • Ingredients: Cooking sake may include salt/sugar; drinking sake is pure rice. • Flavor: Cooking sake is savory; drinking sake ranges from fruity to rich. • Storage: Cooking sake can be room temperature after opening; drinking sake requires refrigeration.
Is it safe for children or pregnant women?
Advised to avoid; use non-alcoholic alternatives or prolong cooking to evaporate alcohol.
Does cooking sake contain alcohol? Does it evaporate?
Yes, it typically has 13-14% alcohol, but most evaporates during cooking, leaving minimal residue.
What is the shelf life of cooking sake?
24 months unopened; store cool (10-20°C). After opening, refrigerate and use within 3 months to prevent oxidation.