Rice vinegar
A mild, slightly sweet vinegar made from fermented rice. It adds balanced acidity to dressings, marinades, stir-fries and Asian-inspired sauces.
What it offers and why to use it
A concentrated flavour whose strength and composition depend on the recipe or brand.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check rice vinegar's ingredients, salt, sugar, allergens, date and packaging. Choose a formulation suited to the recipe.
Store
Follow the label. Many condiments need refrigeration after opening and should be handled with clean utensils.
Prepare
Add gradually, mix and taste before adding salt. Use in marinades, dressings, cooked flavour bases or as a finishing seasoning.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Depending on its flavour, pair with meat, fish, vegetables, rice, pasta, sandwiches and appetisers.
How to substitute it
Replace rice vinegar with a suitably mild vinegar or another acidic ingredient, adding gradually and adjusting sweetness.
Recipes with rice vinegar
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