Taijade Shaohsing Rice Wine 600ml

Rice Wine

Taijade Shaohsing Rice Wine 600ml is a traditional Chinese rice wine made from fermented glutinous rice, perfect for authentic Asian cooking. Often referred to as Shaoxing wine, it’s a key ingredient in many classic Chinese dishes, known for its warm, slightly sweet and earthy flavour that brings depth and balance to savoury meals.

This pantry essential is widely used in Chinese kitchens to enhance the natural flavours of meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables. It’s ideal for marinades, sauces, and deglazing, helping to tenderise proteins and round out the taste of your dish. Whether you're recreating takeaway favourites or cooking from scratch, this rice wine is a reliable way to add restaurant-style flavour at home.

Key Features

• Traditional Chinese rice wine is brewed using time-honoured methods for authentic flavour in home cooking.
• Versatile in use, ideal for stir-fries, braised dishes, broths, and sauces.
• Adds depth and aroma, slightly sweet, nutty notes that balance salty and savoury flavours.
• Tenderising properties, commonly used in marinades to soften meat and reduce cooking time.
• 13.5% alcohol content.

Recipe Inspiration

• Chinese Chicken Marinade: Combine Shaohsing rice wine with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for a quick and flavourful marinade.
• Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry: Add a splash during cooking to enhance the umami richness of soy and oyster sauce.
• Red-Cooked Pork Belly: Slow-braise with dark soy, star anise, and rice wine for deep, aromatic flavour.
• Seafood Broth: Use in fish soup or prawn noodle broth to lift the flavour without overpowering.

What is Shaohsing (Shaoxing) rice wine used for?

Shaohsing rice wine is mainly used in Chinese cooking to add depth, aroma, and balance to stir-fries, marinades, stews, and broths. It’s also used to tenderise meat.

Is this the same as drinking Shaoxing wine?

This product is designed for cooking, not drinking. While it’s made in the traditional way, it’s intended for culinary use due to its seasoning content.

Can I substitute Shaoxing wine in recipes?

Dry sherry is a common substitute, but for an authentic Chinese flavour, using proper Shaohsing rice wine like Taijade gives the best results.

Is Shaoxing rice wine suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, this rice wine is suitable for vegetarian cooking and works well with tofu, mushrooms, and other plant-based dishes.

Size: 600ml