Liquids · Liquid

Shaoxing wine

Also called Shaoxing rice wine, Chinese cooking wine, huangjiu

Amber Chinese rice wine fermented with wheat starter; nutty and sherry-like, the essential splash in Chinese marinades, stir-fries, red-braised pork and drunken chicken.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCooking sake

    Cleaner, lighter and salted; less nutty.

  • T2 · GoodDry sherry

    A touch lighter, less caramel.

  • T2 · GoodMijiu

    Clear and lighter, no amber depth.

  • T3 · In a pinchMirin

    Sweet: use half and cut sugar elsewhere. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Shaoxing wine

★ Approved
Main · SICHUAN · CHINA — 35 MIN

Mapo Tofu

Total35 min