Rice vinegar
Used in 5 recipes on RecipeWiki.
Rice vinegar is a mild vinegar made by fermenting rice, and it is softer and less sharp than wine or distilled vinegar. Its clean acidity balances the sugar, soy and sesame found in many East Asian sauces, and it is used to season sushi rice, dressings and quick pickles. Add it gradually and taste as you go: the aim is lift, not a harsh sour note. Keep the bottle in a cool cupboard and away from direct light.
Most often cooked with
Garlic
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Spring onion
Ginger
Cornflour
Gochujang
Sesame seedRecipes with rice vinegar
Bibimbap
Each vegetable seasoned and cooked separately, then arranged in its own section. The point is that everything tastes of itself until the moment it is stirred together.
Korean
Main courses
Dinner
Chicken Stir Fry
Twenty minutes in bicarbonate of soda is what makes takeaway chicken silky, and rinsing it off afterwards is what stops it tasting of soap.
Chinese
Chicken
Honey Garlic Chicken
Thirty minutes, one pan, and a sauce that is syrupy rather than sweet because the honey goes in mixed with vinegar and stock instead of straight onto hot garlic.
Korean Fried Chicken
Fried twice, with a rest between. The first fry cooks it and the second drives off the surface moisture, which is why the coating stays crisp under sauce.
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Cucumbers smashed rather than sliced so the torn faces grip a soy, vinegar and sesame dressing instead of shedding it.
Side dishes
Vegan