A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Often dark brown. Check the label for sweet vinegar: color alone cannot distinguish it from unsweetened black vinegar or soy sauce.
In the kitchen
Simmered with ginger and pork trotters, often with eggs. Some recipes blend it with a sharper vinegar.
Ingredients and sweetness vary by maker. Rice vinegar, sugar and spices occur in commercial versions; check the specific label rather than assuming one formula.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有甜醋吗？
Does this dish contain Cantonese sweet vinegar?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
