One of the most important types of Chinese "black vinegar" is the Shanxi mature vinegar (simplified Chinese: 山西老陈醋; traditional Chinese: 山西老陳醋; pinyin: lǎo chéncù) from the central plains of Northern China, particularly in the Shanxi province (Shanxi mature vinegar).[1] It is made from sorghum, peas, barley, bran and chaff and has a much stronger smoky flavor than rice-based black vinegar. It is popular in the north of China as a dipping sauce, particularly for dumplings.[citation needed]
In Sichuan black vinegar is made from wheat bran and flavored with traditional medicinal spices. Sichuan's Baoning vinegar (保寧醋 or 保宁醋) is a famous example.
Black vinegar from Fujian is made using glutinous rice and colored red by the infusion of a special fungus.[7]
Taiwan
Taiwanese black vinegar is the most different with more in common with worcestershire sauce than other black vinegars. Its base is sticky rice which is then aged with other ingredients.[7]
Japan
The Japanese kurozu, a somewhat lighter form of black vinegar, is made only from brown rice.
Korea
In Korea black vinegar is also made with brown rice.[7]
History
Ancient Chinese laborers used wine as a leavening agent to ferment and brew vinegar. East Asian vinegar originated in China, and there are at least three thousand years of documented history of making vinegar. In ancient China, "vinegar" was called "bitter wine," which also indicates that "vinegar" originated from "wine".[8]
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^ abPassmore, Jacki (1991). "Black Vinegar". . Hearst Books via Oregon State University. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
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^ abcdWei, Clarissa. "Black Vinegar Doesn't Just Season a Dish–It Transforms It". www.bonappetit.com. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
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