Yongchun Aged Vinegar
福建の隠し味！赤褐色に輝くまろやかな旨味酢
Description
One of the Four Great Vinegars from Fujian. Made with a unique process fermenting glutinous rice with red yeast rice, and adding roasted sesame. Low acidity with extremely strong amino acid umami and sweetness, yielding a syrupy reddish-brown vinegar.
Classification: Everyone, Condiment, Basic Seasoning, Vinegar, Black Vinegar, Fujian, Four Great Vinegars
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How to use
Ingredients
- Glutinous rice
- Red yeast rice
- Sesame
- Salt
- Sugar
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- Secret ingredient in Fujian seafood soups and noodles (like Satay Noodles).
- Splash into pork or seafood stir-fries for depth and glaze.
- Use raw as a Dim Sum dip.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Deep sweetness unbelievable for vinegar、with roasted red yeast/sesame aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Substitute by mixing JP black vinegar and mirin
Pairing
Seafood Soups / Dim Sum
Trivia
If Northern Shanxi is the king of sour, Southern Yongchun is the king of umami. Aged over 3 years, wealthy Fujian families historically hoarded vats of this vinegar as a symbol of wealth.
Eating tips & etiquette
Extremely mild acidity, used almost like an umami seasoning. It adds depth without destroying the delicate flavors of Fujian seafood, acting as a 'Taste of Mom' for locals.
Allergen
Sesame