Homemade Black Vinegar Recipe
Black vinegar is an essential ingredient in Chinese cuisine and can be challenging to find outside of specialty stores. If you're looking to replace black vinegar with something with a similar taste profile but a different color hue—we’ve got you covered!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 824kcal
Equipment
- A large airtight container
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Funnel optional
- A strainer or cheesecloth
- A sealable bottle or container for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
- 2 cup unrefined sugar
- ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
Instructions
- In an airtight container, combine 1 cup of unpasteurized apple cider vinegar with 2 cups of unrefined sugar.
- Shake the mixture until the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of active dry yeast to the mixture, seal tightly again, and store it away from direct sunlight for 2-3 months or longer if desired.
- During this time, shake the container daily to ensure proper fermentation takes place and strain out any solids that form on top.
- Once the vinegar has reached your desired taste, strain out any solids that have formed on top.
- Store the black vinegar in a sealed bottle or container in a cool, dark place.
- Note: The longer you let the mixture ferment, the stronger and richer the flavor will become. Use your homemade black vinegar in your favorite recipes as a flavorful and healthy substitute for other vinegars.
Nutrition
Calories: 824kcal | Carbohydrates: 201g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 199g | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg