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vinegared dish, food dressed with vinegar
A category of Japanese dishes made with vinegar-based dressing, often served cold as a refreshing side dish.
酢の物 refers to dishes dressed with vinegar-based seasonings.
Common types:
- 酢の物 (basic vinegar dressing)
- 三杯酢 (soy sauce, vinegar, mirin mixture)
- 二杯酢 (soy sauce and vinegar mixture)
- 甘酢 (sweet vinegar)
- 土佐酢 (vinegar with dashi)
Common ingredients:
Characteristics:
- Light and refreshing
- Often served as a palate cleanser
- Typically cold dishes
- Common in summer meals