Sushi expert and Costco reviewer Yutack Kang, also known as "The Sushi Guy," shares his favorite Japanese ingredients and ...

So I'm gonna add another half teaspoon of black pepper, a bit of soy sauce, and a bit of mirin, which is a sweet rice wine. Give it a good stir. Color gets a bit darker.

Mirin, on the other hand, has a sweeter flavor than sake and usually with a lower alcohol content than most sakes. It has a thicker, syrupy consistency and a yellowish tint.

This Japanese cooking wine adds its tangy-sweet flavor to braises, marinades, and more. Here’s everything you need to know before adding it to your pantry.