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Chinese Rice Wine

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Chinese Rice Wine

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Fermented Glutinous Rice

¿Qué es Chinese Rice Wine?

An alcoholic beverage from fermented rice, commonly used in Chinese cuisine for marinating, deglazing, and flavor enhancement.

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¿A qué sabe Chinese Rice Wine?

Savory, Slightly Sweet, Umami, Aromatic

Taste
Umami, Savory, Slightly sweet, Tangy, Alcoholic
Texture
Liquid, Smooth
Aroma
Fermented, Alcoholic, Earthy, Complex
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Aging Process

Up to several years (for quality)

Alcohol Content

15-20% ABV

Culinary Functions

Tenderizing, Flavoring, Deodorizing

Información Nutricional

Per 1 tbsp (15ml)
Calories100 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.5 g
Total Carbohydrate2 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium0 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium10 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Always cook off the alcohol in rice wine by adding it to a hot pan and allowing it to simmer briefly before adding other ingredients.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Chinese Rice Wine

El mejor sustituto para Chinese Rice Wine es Dry Sherry, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Offers a similar dry, nutty, and savory complexity.

Sustitutos para Chinese Rice Wine con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Dry Sherry Mejor 1:1 Offers a similar dry, nutty, and savory complexity.
Mirin (Japanese Rice Wine) 1:1 (reduce sugar elsewhere) Sweeter; good for braising, but adjust for sweetness.
Sake 1:1 Drier and milder, but can work for deglazing and marinades.
Chicken or Vegetable Broth 1:1 For non-alcoholic option; adds umami but lacks complexity.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Chinese Rice Wine

  1. Look for Shaoxing cooking wine without too much added salt.
  2. Store tightly sealed.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Chinese Rice Wine?

  • Stir-fries
  • Braised Meats
  • Marinades
  • Dumplings
  • Sauces
  • Soups.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Chinese Rice Wine?

Savory, Slightly Sweet, Umami, Aromatic Fermented, Alcoholic, Earthy, Complex

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Chinese Rice Wine?

El mejor sustituto es Dry Sherry (1:1). Offers a similar dry, nutty, and savory complexity.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Chinese Rice Wine?

Look for Shaoxing cooking wine without too much added salt. Store tightly sealed.

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