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Definition
Red rice vinegar; a kind of vinegar originating from Zhejiang that is usually red to dark red in color.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Zhejiang vinegar is the standard accompaniment for Shanghainese dim sum like xiao long bao. Its distinct reddish hue and milder acidity make it a preferred choice over the sharper white rice vinegar or the much darker, more pungent black vinegar often used in other regional cuisines.
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Remember to dip the xiao long bao in a little Zhejiang vinegar.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with black vinegar, which is much thicker and more intense in flavour. Using black vinegar instead of Zhejiang vinegar can overpower the delicate taste of steamed dumplings.
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