vinegar
Low in calories with negligible protein, fat, or carbohydrates; acetic acid is the primary nutritional component. Some varieties, particularly apple cider vinegar, contain trace minerals and B vitamins from their source materials.
About
Vinegar is a sour liquid produced through the acetic fermentation of various carbohydrate-containing materials, most commonly fruit juices, grains, or wine. The word derives from the French "vin aigre" (sour wine). The fermentation process involves acetic acid bacteria (Acetobacter species) converting ethanol into acetic acid, typically resulting in a final product with 4-8% acetic acid content by volume.
The flavor profile ranges from sharp and intensely sour to subtle and complex, depending on the source material and production method. Common varieties include wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, malt vinegar, rice vinegar, white distilled vinegar, and specialty vinegars derived from fruits, grains, or honey. Each carries distinct aromatic compounds and color characteristics reflecting its origin.
Culinary Uses
Vinegar serves as an essential souring agent and flavor enhancer across global cuisines. It is fundamental to pickling and food preservation, adds brightness to dressings and marinades, and balances rich dishes through its acidity. Specific applications include shrubs, gastrique sauces, deglazing, and as a key component in condiments such as ketchup and hot sauce. Different varieties are preferred in different culinary traditions: rice vinegar in Asian cuisines, wine vinegar in European cooking, malt vinegar in British preparations, and cider vinegar in American folk preparations.
Used In
Recipes Using vinegar (332)
Israeli Potato Salad
Israeli Potato Salad from the Recidemia collection
Israeli Sweet Sour Salad
Serves 4.
Kadon Pika
Kadon Pika from the Recidemia collection
Kangkong Salad
kangkong (Tagalog) is called in English, sometimes as swamp cabbage or water spinach although it's not really cabbage or spinach. It's sort of ubiquituous in the Philippines, it grows everywhere, in ditches, in ponds, on dry land, or in cultivation.
Kapunata
A Maltese version of Ratatouille made from tomatoes, capers, aubergines and green peppers which goes well with grilled fish. This is a summer dish and can be eaten hot or cold.
Keralan vegetable stew
This coconut-flavoured is a famous dish of the South Indian coastal state of Kerala. It is often served with appam (rice pancakes). Though frequently made with chicken, this recipe is for the purely vegetable version of the stew.
Khao Pad Gai
This is Thai-style fried rice with chicken, as street vendors in the central region of Thailand fix it. Note that this is a very imprecise recipe, and so "cups" means "handfuls".
Kohl Slaw
Kohl Slaw
Kushari
Khushari
Kyopulo
Bulgarian cuisine
Kyujachae
Mustard salad. "Kyujachae" is cold vegetable salad and the hot mustard imparts its main flavour.
Lenten Chocolate Cake
Lenten Chocolate Cake from the Recidemia collection
Lentils and Carrots with Rice
Makes 6 servings
Le Tourin
Le Tourin is a type of garlic soup. This recipe is from the village of Le Fleix in Dordogne.
Let's Pickle Mango
Let's Pickle Mango from the Recidemia collection
Lettuce Salad
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/Catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: my old rec
Lime Dill Dressing
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/Catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * This recipe yields
Lots of Punch Sauce
Recipe by Arleen Kaptur.
Low-calorie Sugar-free Dressing
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group]
Low-carb Bearnaise Sauce
From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Original recipe Yield: 4 servings, 1½ cups (6 tablespoons per serving)
Mackerel Run Down
Mango Almond Chutney
Mango Almond Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Mango Chutney I
Mango Chutney I from the Recidemia collection
Mango Date Chutney
Mango Date Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Mango Mint Relish
Mango Mint Relish from the Recidemia collection
Mango Sweet Pickle
Mango Sweet Pickle from the Recidemia collection
Mardi Gras Salad
Makes 6 servings
Marinated Carp
In Romanian: Marinata de crap
Meat Loaf with Vegetables
Serves 8
Meat Marinade
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group]
Meat Salad - Kjød Salat
Serves 6 Meat Salad - Kjød Salat
Meat Soup or Fatta
Meat Soup or Fatta from the Recidemia collection
Melon Salad
Most Zambian people always have a number of salads to compliment the meats. To serve, decorate with mint sprig. The salad is no exception.
Meringues
are crunchy confections made from whipped egg whites and sugar. In Germany and Austria (but not in France) they are called Baiser (from French kiss). Served with whipped cream, they are a traditional dessert in the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Modified Chili Con Carne
Modified Chili Con Carne from the Recidemia collection
Molasses Cookies
These cookies can be considered , and originally were named as such. They resemble the made by Archway; they use relatively little ginger and are thus not as spicy hot as gingerbread cookies from many other recipes.
Molasses Taffy
Confections
Mom Marcon's Barbecue Sauce
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/Catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Makes about 2 cups
Mountain Salad
Mountain Salad from the Recidemia collection
Murtabak (Meat Crepes)
Murtabak (Meat Crepes) from the Recidemia collection
Mustard Base Barbecue Sauce
Sauce Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Yield: 1 cup.
Mustard Cabbage Tsukemono
Japanese cabbage pickles.
Mutiny Salad Dressing
Makes about 1¾ cups.
Mutton Stew
Serves 4 250px|MUTTON STEW
My Favorite Oriental Coleslaw
My Favorite Oriental Coleslaw from the Recidemia collection
New Zealand Pavlova
This is a traditional New Zealand summer dessert, rich and sweet easy to make and very impressive. Can be made ahead and frozen for a week or two. As yet have not found anyone who dislikes it.
North Carolina Eastern-style Slaw
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Excerpt from page
Norwegian Red Cabbage
Red Cabbage
Nut and Banana Salad
Salad with nuts and bananas.
Oksekød med Peberrod
Oksekød med Peberrod Boiled beef with horseradish Serves 6