Seasoned rice vinegar is regular rice vinegar that has been mixed with added sugar and salt, giving it a sweeter, more balanced flavor than unseasoned versions. It is a convenient condiment used to enhance dishes with a mix of sweet, salty, and tangy notes, and is commonly used for sushi rice, salad dressings, and dipping sauces.
Key characteristics
Added ingredients: It is a blend of rice vinegar with added sugar and salt, and sometimes includes sake or MSG.
Flavor profile: The additions create a sweeter, more balanced, and less sharp taste compared to plain rice vinegar.
Uses: It is frequently used in cooking for sushi rice (also called sushizu), salad dressings, marinades, and as a dipping sauce for dumplings.
Convenience: Its convenience comes from being pre-seasoned, which saves the time of making your own mixture of sugar and salt for certain recipes.
How to choose and use
Seasoned vs. unseasoned: Use seasoned rice vinegar when a recipe calls for added sweetness or when you want to make a quick, balanced dressing or sauce. Choose unseasoned rice vinegar if you prefer to control the exact amount of sugar and salt yourself.
Substitution: You can substitute it for unseasoned rice vinegar in a recipe, but the final dish will have a slightly sweeter and saltier result.
Making your own: You can easily make your own seasoned rice vinegar by heating regular rice vinegar with sugar and salt until dissolved, then letting it cool.
Type
Dressing
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