What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Pantry
Cooking wine
맛술
Common aliases
cooking wine · rice wine · sake · mirin
What is Cooking wine?
Cooking wine appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh cooking wine with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Dry white wine or broth can loosen a sauce; sweetness and aroma differ.
Recipes using Cooking wine
Side Dishes
Grilled Seasoned Semi-Dried Pollock(코다리 양념구이)
Semi-dried pollock coated with crisp scorched-rice powder, pan-grilled, brushed with a savory chili-soy glaze, and finished with red chili and scallions.
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Side Dishes
Steamed Chewy Fish Cake with Shrimp(찰 어묵찜)
Thick slices of chewy fish cake stuffed with seasoned chopped shrimp and steamed until tender.
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Side Dishes
Steamed Kabocha Squash and Tofu(단호박 두부찜)
Steamed kabocha squash and blanched tofu are served with sautéed garlic and green chili and a lightly seasoned soy-based sauce.
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