Rice vinegar
PantryCommonly used for dressings, seasoning, pickling, and dipping, rice vinegar is a vinegar made from fermented rice. During fermentation, rice sugars are turned into alcohol, or “rice wine,” and then further fermented into acid or “rice vinegar.” This is why you’ll sometimes see rice vinegar labeled as “rice wine vinegar” in the supermarket. Rice wine retains a sweeter flavor than the more fermented rice vinegar. When compared with other vinegars like distilled white vinegar, rice vinegar is known to be less acidic and milder in flavor. Rice vinegar is widely used in Asian cooking with four primary types. However, the characteristics of each type can vary depending on the region. For instance, Chinese rice vinegar is often stronger than Japanese rice vinegar. White rice vinegar is the type you’ll most commonly find in the grocery store. Its mild flavor makes it perfect for marinades and dipping sauces. Mild with a light to dark brown color, brown rice vinegar boasts more nutrients, similar to the brown rice that it’s made from. It can be used interchangeably with white rice vinegar. Black rice vinegar is made from a combination of black glutinous rice and other grains like wheat and sorghum. As the name suggests this vinegar is dark in color. It also has a bold, smoky flavor and is commonly used as a dipping sauce in Chinese cuisine. Red rice vinegar is sweet and tart. It's made from red yeast rice, a type of fermented rice, giving it its distinct red color. Used for dipping sauces and in seafood dishes. Rice vinegar is calorie-free, sodium-free, and a good source of antioxidants, making it a great way to add flavor to marinades, sauces, and dressings. You can also get seasoned rice vinegar which is usually flavored white rice vinegar. It might also be labeled as sushi vinegar. No matter which type you choose, rice vinegar is the perfect addition to a variety of dishes from teriyaki chicken to glazed salmon.
Rice vinegar nutrition and vitamin info per 100g
| Energy | 0 | kcal |
| Total Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate Total | 0 | g |
| Sugars | 0 | g |
| Protein | 0 | g |
| Sodium | 0 | mg |
| Fiber | 0 | g |
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Rice vinegar cooking tips
Samsung FoodHelps with balancing saltiness, use it to braise greens in oil.
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When cooking vegetables, add a teaspoon to the cooking water. Not only will it help clean the veggies, but it will also preserve the color of the cooked vegetables.