The Ultimate Guide: Finding the Perfect Substitute for Chinese Cooking Wine

– Shaoxing Wine, also known as Shaosing Wine, is a type of rice wine used in Chinese cooking.
– It is a key ingredient in many Chinese recipes, including stir fry sauces, soup broths, marinades, and wontons.
– Shaoxing Wine is made from rice and is popular due to its complex and sweet flavor.
– It is primarily used for cooking and not for drinking.
– In terms of substitutes, dry sherry, mirin (a Japanese sweet cooking wine), and cooking sake (Japanese rice wine) are recommended.
– For non-alcoholic substitutes, using chicken broth in sauces is suggested, although it may not provide the same outcome as using wine.
– Shaoxing wine is commonly used and can be found in Asian grocery stores, with brands like Double Phoenix being affordable options.
– The article mentions that a brand called Pandaroo sells a substitute for Chinese cooking wine in Australian supermarkets.
– It advises that Shaoxing wine does not need to be refrigerated once opened and can be stored in a pantry for years.

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