Rice vinegar

Vinaigre de riz

What it is

Far gentler than any European vinegar — around half the acidity — which is why sushi rice can be seasoned with it heavily without becoming sharp. Japan has made it since rice wine has existed, which is a very long time.

In the kitchen

Check whether it is seasoned. Sushi vinegar already contains sugar and salt, and using it as plain vinegar wrecks a dressing.

Goes with

Soy sauce Ginger Toasted sesame oil Rice Cucumber Spring onion Chili pepper Sesame

Same species

Cider vinegar Honey vinegar Malt vinegar Red wine vinegar White wine vinegar

Also used with

Ark shell Northern sweet shrimp Celtuce Ankimo Garlic scape Green Sichuan pepper

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