According to CookingLight, rice wine vinegar replicates mirin's sweet and tangy flavor well. Both products are fermented and therefore have a layered taste. It works perfectly in place of mirin for certain condiments, like salad dressings or marinades. However, mirin is still sweeter than rice wine vinegar and almost syrupy in consistency, so a bit of sugar should be mixed into the vinegar before adding it as a replacement. The site says to add about a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar per tablespoon of rice wine vinegar for a suitable substitute.
Verywell Fit notes that rice wine vinegar (even with the added sugar) is a healthier option than mirin. Rice wine vinegar also has no calories or sodium, while 1 tablespoon of mirin has 35 calories (via Nutrifox). There are other options, such as sake, dry sherry, and dry white wine, that can also replace mirin, according to Food52, but as always, it is best to experiment to find what you prefer in your cooking.
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