*Mirin is a very sweet rice wine that is used
only for cooking. You can substitute a teaspoon of sugar for a tablespoon
of mirin, or an equal amount of sake.
**Sake is a rice wine that is often accompanies sushi. Dry sherry
is a potential but inferior substitute.
Scrub the ginger and blanche it in boiling water for one minute and
drain. Slice in to paper thin slices across the grain.
Combine mirin, sake, vinegar and sugar in a small pan. Bring to a
boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Cool. Place the ginger
in a sterilized jar and poor the cooled vinegar over the ginger. Cover
and keep 3-4 days before using. This will keep in a refrigerator for
up to one month. The pale pink color develops as it ages.
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