Pickled carrots & daikon

Ashish G. (Q&A ID 15859)

Hello.

This recipe calls for unseasoned rice vinegar. I can't seem to find this locally anywhere. The closest I find is "rice vinegar". If it doesn't say seasoned or unseasoned, which can I assume it is?

Also, is there a good substitute for unseasoned rice vinegar?

Thanks.

Ashish G.

Elizabeth M. (Q&A ID 13500)

Hello Ashish,

The variety of vinegars available can be confusing, but if the bottle says "Rice Vinegar" it should be unseasoned. You can double check by looking at the ingredients list on the label. Unseasoned rice vinegar will not contain any added salt or sugar; those you will find on the label of seasoned rice vinegar.

You can generally substitute distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar for unseasoned rice vinegar.

Best,

Milk Street Team