Niki Achitoff-Gray
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Niki Achitoff-Gray graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education and was formerly the editor-in-chief of Serious Eats. These days, she's a freelance writer, editor, and recipe developer based in Brooklyn, NY. When she's not working, you can find her in the pottery studio or the classroom at Parsons School of Design.
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What Is Mirin? And What to Use If You Can’t Find Any
It brings depth to sauces and gloss to glazes. Here’s how to use it—and what to reach for when you’re out.