穀 物 酢(こくもつす)

こくもつす

noun

grain vinegar

1. grain vinegar

Vinegar made from grains such as wheat, corn, or rice. A common, mild-flavored vinegar used in everyday Japanese cooking.

穀物酢(こくもつす)で酢(す)の物(もの)を作(つく)った。

I made a vinegared dish with grain vinegar.

穀物酢(こくもつす)は値段(ねだん)が手頃(てごろ)で使(つか)いやすい。

Grain vinegar is affordable and easy to use.

米酢(こめず)に比(くら)べて穀物酢(こくもつす)は味(あじ)がさっぱりしていて、どんな料理(りょうり)にも合(あ)う。

Compared to rice vinegar, grain vinegar has a lighter taste and goes with any dish.

A compound of 穀物(こくもつ) (grain/cereal) and 酢(す) (vinegar). This is the most common and affordable type of vinegar in Japanese kitchens. It is made from a blend of grains (typically wheat, corn, and rice) and has a milder, more neutral flavor than pure 米酢(こめず) (rice vinegar).

Common collocations

穀物酢(こくもつす)で味付(あじつ)けする: to season with grain vinegar
穀物酢(こくもつす)を薄(うす)める: to dilute grain vinegar
純(じゅん)穀物酢(こくもつす): pure grain vinegar

Types of vinegar

米酢(こめず): rice vinegar (richer flavor, made from rice only)
黒酢(くろず): black vinegar (aged, full-bodied flavor)
果実酢(かじつす): fruit vinegar (apple, grape, etc.)
寿司酢(すしず): seasoned sushi vinegar (pre-mixed with sugar and salt)

Related Words

Compare: 米酢(こめず) (rice vinegar)

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