Traditional mirin is a sweet rice wine containing around 14% alcohol, so most scholars consider it haram, even in cooking. "Mirin-style" seasonings (aji-mirin) also often contain alcohol. Halal-certified mirin substitutes are available.

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Does cooking remove it?

Cooking reduces alcohol but rarely removes it all, and most scholars hold that an intoxicating drink stays haram as an ingredient. See alcohol in food.

Substitutes

Use rice vinegar with a little sugar, or a halal-certified mirin alternative. Check teriyaki and sushi sauces, which often contain mirin.

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