Rice Wine Vinegar

Rice wine vinegar is my go-to choice for adding acid. Compared to white distilled vinegar, which has sharp acidity, rice wine vinegar, or rice vinegar, is sweeter and relatively milder in acidic flavors. Acid, especially in many dishes with chili crisp, is important because it wakes up other flavors in the recipe. I use this a lot when making sauces with chili crisp throughout the book. It balances the spice and adds a subtle sweetness to sauces and marinades.