Practical ingredient guide
Black rice vinegar
Dark aromatic vinegar for dumpling sauces; check whether its formulation includes wheat or barley.
Sauces and condiments
All year round
Asian
What it offers and why to use it
Dark aromatic vinegar for dumpling sauces; check whether its formulation includes wheat or barley.
Dipping sauces for dumplings with ginger.
Check ingredients: some Chinese vinegars include wheat or barley. Store sealed as directed; avoid prolonged heat.
Flavour profile
Concentrated flavour; taste before increasing the dose.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check ingredients: some Chinese vinegars include wheat or barley.
Store
Store sealed as directed; avoid prolonged heat.
Prepare
Dipping sauces for dumplings with ginger.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Vegetables, meat or tofu according to the recipe.
How to substitute it
Light rice vinegar, with a less deep flavour.
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