Mirin appears in almost every classic Japanese recipe, from teriyaki to ramen tare, and it is roughly 14 percent alcohol, which makes it clearly haram. Most online substitutes are home hacks that fall apart in a professional kitchen. There is a...
Read moreIs Soy Sauce Halal
It is one of the most searched halal food questions in the UK, and the answer is genuinely not simple. Traditionally brewed soy sauce develops alcohol naturally during fermentation, which is why many Muslims avoid it and why certified halal shoyu...
Read moreHalal Bao Buns in Manchester and the UK
Bao buns are one of the biggest street-food trends in Britain, yet finding halal-suitable buns you can fill your own way is surprisingly hard. Think Green Giggles in Manchester stocks pillowy frozen Gua Bao and Hirata steamed sandwich buns from...
Read moreHalal Yakitori Chicken Skewers and Sauce
Yakitori is Japan’s favourite street food, but the traditional tare glaze is built on mirin and sake, which puts most versions off-limits for Muslim customers. Think Green Giggles in Manchester stocks the complete halal answer: Omakase by...
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