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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

O Que É Chinese Rice Wine?

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

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Qual o Sabor de 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

Informação 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

Segredo do 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.

Substitutos e Proporções de Chinese Rice Wine

O melhor substituto para Chinese Rice Wine é Dry Sherry, usado na proporção de 1:1. Offers a similar dry, nutty, and savory complexity.

Substitutos para Chinese Rice Wine com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Dry Sherry Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Chinese Rice Wine

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

O Que Combina Bem Com Chinese Rice Wine?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Chinese Rice Wine?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Chinese Rice Wine?

O melhor substituto é Dry Sherry (1:1). Offers a similar dry, nutty, and savory complexity.

Como escolher e armazenar Chinese Rice Wine?

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

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