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Shaoxing Wine

China

Shaoxing Wine: the most famous huangjiu — the amber rice wine of Zhejiang that is both a table drink and the soul seasoning of Chinese cooking. Origins: Shaoxing has brewed rice wine for over 2,500 years; its guilds and jars are national treasures.

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Shaoxing Wine: the most famous huangjiu — the amber rice wine of Zhejiang that is both a table drink and the soul seasoning of Chinese cooking. Origins: Shaoxing has brewed rice wine for over 2,500 years; its guilds and jars are national treasures. Made from: glutinous rice, wheat qu and Mirror Lake water. How it's made: 1) Winter fermentation (the cold season is traditional). 2) Press and settle. 3) Age in sealed clay jars, stacked in cellars for years. Served: warmed in winter with ginger and preserved plum, or splashed into marinades, red-cooked dishes and xiaolongbao fillings year-round. Flavor: dry to semi-sweet, nutty, deep umami. Strength: 14-20%. Culture: no serious Chinese kitchen is without it; chefs judge a stir-fry by its wok hei and its Shaoxing. See also: Huangjiu, Baijiu.

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