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OriginShaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China
Primary IngredientGlutinous rice, water, wheat
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Common carton size
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Once opened, Shaoxing wine should be refrigerated to maintain its flavor. Keep the bottle tightly sealed.
Nutrition
Cooking Tips
Use authentic Shaoxing wine for the best flavor; the imitation versions often have added salt.
Add it early in the cooking process to allow the alcohol to evaporate and the flavor to meld.
It's great in marinades for meats like pork, chicken, and duck, helping to tenderize and add flavor.
Pairs With
Soy sauce
Ginger
Garlic
Scallions
Sesame oil
Star anise
Common Mistakes
Using cooking wine labeled as 'Shaoxing' that is high in salt.
Not refrigerating after opening, which can cause the flavor to become stale or off.
Also called
Aliases
- Shaoxing Rice Winesplural
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