ENSO Rice Vinegar 150ml

Mild. Mellow. Essential — the quiet hero behind great sushi rice.

Rice vinegar is one of those pantry basics that doesn’t shout… but it makes everything taste cleaner, brighter, and more balanced. ENSO Rice Vinegar is mild and mellow, perfect for seasoning sushi rice, sharpening dressings, and adding that gentle tang to Japanese-style dishes without overpowering.

Why it earns a spot in my pantry

Because it’s a multi-use flavour tool. Yes — it’s essential for sushi rice, but I also use it anywhere I want a softer, more rounded acidity than lemon or regular vinegar. It’s the kind of bottle you reach for once you start cooking Japanese food regularly… and then you realise it improves heaps of other meals too.

Chef Ian’s best ways to use it

• Sushi rice: sprinkle and fold through cooked rice before rolling sushi
• Quick pickles: cucumber, radish, onion — 10 minutes and you’re away
• Japanese dressings: whisk with soy and sesame oil for salads and slaws
• Marinades: great with ginger, garlic, and a touch of sweetness for chicken or tofu
• Dipping sauce tweak: add a splash to soy sauce for a cleaner finish
• Rice bowls: brighten up cooked rice or grains with a small drizzle

Flavour profile

Soft • Clean • Mild tang • Gently sweet

Ingredients

Water, rice vinegar (water, rice) 42%, salt, fructose syrup, colour: caramel (E150c).

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.