Eating in China
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White rice vinegar

白米醋Bái mǐcù

A pale vinegar made by fermenting rice, used to add acidity.

Type
Condiments

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Color ranges from clear to light gold; read the label rather than judging by color alone.

In the kitchen

Balances the sweetness and savory seasoning in fish-fragrant pork.

Rice wine vinegar is another name for this vinegar, not cooking wine. Seasoned versions may contain added sugar or salt; black vinegar remains separate.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有白米醋吗?

Does this dish contain White rice vinegar?

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