No. Mirin is a sweet rice wine
The amount of mirin used in sushi can vary depending on the recipe and personal preference. Typically, mirin is added to the sushi rice seasoning, which usually consists of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. For about 2 cups of cooked sushi rice, you might use 1-2 tablespoons of mirin to enhance the flavor. Adjust to taste based on your desired sweetness and flavor profile.
No, aji mirin is not the same as mirin. Aji mirin is a type of mirin substitute that contains less alcohol and more sugar, while mirin is a traditional Japanese cooking wine with a higher alcohol content.
Rice vinegar is a good non-alcoholic substitute for mirin in cooking.
I say that It all depends on what you are making... If making sushi, i would never. Im all for substitutes but NOT in that case . it would not work,, in my opinion. The flavor of white vinegar is much stronger and harsher than sushi vinegar.
The ideal sushi vinegar ratio for making delicious sushi rice is typically 1:1, which means equal parts rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
A good non-alcoholic substitute for mirin in cooking is a mixture of rice vinegar and sugar, or apple cider vinegar and sugar. These alternatives can provide a similar sweet and tangy flavor to dishes.
'Sushi', in the traditional Japanese sense, is rice flavored with a combination of mirin (a low alcohol/high sugar rice wine) and rice wine vinegar. However, in America, we call raw fish, sliced by a sushi master (traditionally requiring 7+ years of training) wrapped in seaweed with the above rice and other flavoring components, sushi. Sushi is not a singular dish and comes in many different forms and styles from Nigiri (small ovals of rice topped with fresh, raw fish) to hand rolls.
Rice vinegar is absolutely necessary in sushi rolls. Sushi is named for the sticky rice, which is made with a little bit of rice vinegar. Without vinegar this is just regular rice, and it will not stick to itself enough to make a roll.
A mild and sweeter western vinegar such as champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar will substitute
Sushi is halal (allowed for Muslims to eat) so far it is made of seafood and vegetables and not containing alcohols or pork meat or pork fats.
Vinegar is added according to individual taste.
One alternative method for preparing sushi rice without using vinegar is to use lemon juice or citric acid as a substitute for the vinegar.