What is Shaoxing wine?

Shaoxing wine is a Chinese rice wine from Shaoxing in Zhejiang Province, made from fermented glutinous rice and wheat. It is amber in color with a nutty, slightly sweet aroma and is the most common Chinese cooking wine.

What does Shaoxing wine do in cooking?

Shaoxing wine adds depth and a warm, nutty aroma to Chinese dishes and helps mask gaminess in meat and seafood. It is used in marinades, braised dishes such as red-braised pork, stir-fries, and sauces.

What is a good substitute for Shaoxing wine?

Dry sherry is the most common substitute for Shaoxing wine. Japanese sake or a little mirin can also work, though mirin is sweeter.

Is Shaoxing cooking wine the same as drinking Shaoxing wine?

Not exactly. Shaoxing cooking wine usually has salt added and is not intended for drinking, while higher-grade aged Shaoxing wines are sipped as well as used in cooking. Check the label.

Is Shaoxing wine gluten-free?

Shaoxing wine is traditionally made with wheat, so it is not gluten-free. If you avoid gluten, check the label or use a gluten-free alternative.

Does Shaoxing wine contain alcohol?

Yes. Shaoxing wine is an alcoholic rice wine, and cooking versions typically contain alcohol plus added salt. Most of the alcohol cooks off in long-simmered dishes, but not all.

How should I store Shaoxing wine?

Store unopened Shaoxing cooking wine in a cool, dark place. After opening, keep the cap tightly closed and follow the storage directions on the bottle.

Where can I buy Shaoxing wine near me?

Weee! carries Shaoxing and Shao Hsing cooking wines including Liang, Gourmet Taste, Chaimi, and NPG Premium. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

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Top 5 products for Shaoxing Wine

#1

Liang Shao Hsing Rice Cooking Wine 750 ml

Liang Shao Hsing Rice Cooking Wine 750 ml is a Shaoxing-style rice cooking wine for marinades, braises, and stir-fries. A splash adds depth and helps reduce gaminess in meat and seafood.

$2.29 - $3.79

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weee.9661093
Packed very securely, this is an essential kitchen seasoning that removes fishy smells. I often repurchase it.
顾萍
A great helper for cooking, an essential item year-round
Amy Karabinas
Lots of protective wrapping, whole and unbroken, not leaking. I use this all the time!
Bao QuanCen
Good good good
weee.14568647
A one-touch lid would be ideal, but this is always very helpful.
L .
I've bought several bottles already...
dayasd2002
The packaging is very reassuring! I will definitely repurchase.
emagreaton
Fast and convenient, I buy whatever I need at home from this platform. If I didn't have to go to the supermarket so often, I'd give this platform a thumbs up.
Yitian
I've used this method to stew beef a few times, and it's quite effective at removing the gamey smell.
linda
Cooking wine is also indispensable for me when cooking meat and fish.

#2

Gourmet Taste Shao Xing Cooking Wine

Gourmet Taste Shao Xing Cooking Wine is a Shaoxing-style cooking wine used in marinades, braises, and sauces. Add it to stir-fries, steamed fish, or red-braised dishes for a warm, nutty aroma.

$2.29 - $5.49

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820559877
I originally wanted to buy Jia Niang Yuan Shaoxing wine, but it was out of stock, so I bought Dan Niang Yuan Shaoxing cooking wine instead, which was also pretty good.
angel
Really happy with this cooking wine! It adds such a nice depth of flavor to stir-fries and marinades. Makes homemade Chinese food taste so much better!
allielavv
Repurchased this many times, staple in our household
weee.16254772
I often buy it to cook seafood.
BY
Cooking wine is essential for cooking; it's a must-have when it's on sale.
sameenyq
Essential cooking supplies - daily restocking
Mingyeong
It is essential for meat dishes.
H
Wrapped nicely with the bubble wrap. Great care! Thank you.
kietly1912
Carefully packaged to remove the fishy smell from shrimp and fish. No fishy odor when cooked.
michaelviojan
arrived on time

#3

Chaimi Shao Hsing Rice Cooking Wine 750 ml

Chaimi Shao Hsing Rice Cooking Wine 750 ml is a Shaoxing-style rice cooking wine for Chinese cooking. Use it in marinades, stir-fries, and braises to add depth and mellow gamey flavors.

$2.69 - $3.29

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甜大宝
Shaoxing cooking wine is an essential ingredient for cooking, especially for seafood, pork, stews, and stir-fries. It tastes great.
流星Ellie
A suitable amount of cooking wine makes dishes very fragrant, removes fishy smells and enhances aroma.
weee.18562939
The packaging was excellent; it wasn't broken at all.
Momo
An essential for cooking. Cooking wine removes fishy smells.
3040311430
good..........
Lin
The product is packaged so well!
zew039
Good quality and inexpensive, especially fragrant, delicious, I will definitely buy it again.
非参数检验
It's cooking wine, it's pretty good. I always buy from them because it's convenient to have it delivered.
燕子
Shaoxing cooking wine is an essential seasoning for stir-frying.
XiaoArrow.E朱大爺
The packaging was excellent, using shatterproof packaging, and it arrived in perfect condition.

#4

NPG Premium Shaoxing Cooking Wine 1000ml

NPG Premium Shaoxing Cooking Wine 1000 ml is a larger one-liter bottle of Shaoxing cooking wine, convenient for frequent cooks. Use it in marinades, braises, soups, and stir-fry sauces.

$7.99

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#5

Twin Pagooa Brand Hua Tiao Cooking Wine

Twin Pagooa Brand Hua Tiao Cooking Wine is a hua tiao style of Shaoxing wine used in Chinese cooking. Use it in braises, marinades, and drunken dishes for a fragrant, nutty depth.

$3.39 - $5.29

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weee.10440829
I thought soaking donkey-hide gelatin in rice wine would be difficult to swallow. However, after drinking it, there was only a faint aroma of wine.
weee.18480941
I've bought it a few times; the taste is authentic, but the packaging bottle is too long and doesn't keep well.
安安
I've been buying this aged Shaoxing wine for many years; it's an essential ingredient for stir-frying and marinating meat.
小花
Six cooking wines are essential for stir-frying; a little extra is fine.
lisa 
This Shaoxing wine is also a must-have in my kitchen, and one of the products I frequently repurchase.
CH YANG
I'm planning to make Shaoxing wine chicken; I hope it tastes good.
YueLi
Good quality and inexpensive, full of hometown flavor
丽萍
Authentic Shaoxing wine! Authentic and delicious!
Effie菲
The adult version looks impressive; I'll buy it and try it out.
amyifan
Great cooking wine for raw meat!

Popular recipes

Red-Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou)

Hong shao rou braises pork belly in soy sauce, rock sugar, and Shaoxing wine until glossy and tender, with the wine adding depth to the sauce.

Drunken Chicken (Zui Ji)

Drunken chicken steeps poached chicken in a chilled mixture of Shaoxing wine, salt, and aromatics for a cold Chinese appetizer.

Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions

A splash of Shaoxing wine on a whole steamed fish helps remove fishiness before it is finished with ginger, scallions, and hot oil.

Drunken Shrimp

Drunken shrimp cooks shrimp briefly and marinates it in Shaoxing wine, giving a fragrant Shanghai-style cold dish.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shaoxing wine?
Shaoxing wine is a Chinese rice wine from Shaoxing in Zhejiang Province, made from fermented glutinous rice and wheat. It is amber in color with a nutty, slightly sweet aroma and is the most common Chinese cooking wine.
What is a good substitute for Shaoxing wine?
Dry sherry is the most common substitute for Shaoxing wine. Japanese sake or a little mirin can also work, though mirin is sweeter.
Is Shaoxing wine gluten-free?
Shaoxing wine is traditionally made with wheat, so it is not gluten-free. If you avoid gluten, check the label or use a gluten-free alternative.
How should I store Shaoxing wine?
Store unopened Shaoxing cooking wine in a cool, dark place. After opening, keep the cap tightly closed and follow the storage directions on the bottle.

What does Shaoxing wine do in cooking?
Shaoxing wine adds depth and a warm, nutty aroma to Chinese dishes and helps mask gaminess in meat and seafood. It is used in marinades, braised dishes such as red-braised pork, stir-fries, and sauces.
Is Shaoxing cooking wine the same as drinking Shaoxing wine?
Not exactly. Shaoxing cooking wine usually has salt added and is not intended for drinking, while higher-grade aged Shaoxing wines are sipped as well as used in cooking. Check the label.
Does Shaoxing wine contain alcohol?
Yes. Shaoxing wine is an alcoholic rice wine, and cooking versions typically contain alcohol plus added salt. Most of the alcohol cooks off in long-simmered dishes, but not all.
Where can I buy Shaoxing wine near me?
Weee! carries Shaoxing and Shao Hsing cooking wines including Liang, Gourmet Taste, Chaimi, and NPG Premium. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

weee.9661093
Packed very securely, this is an essential kitchen seasoning that removes fishy smells. I often repurchase it.
顾萍
A great helper for cooking, an essential item year-round
Amy Karabinas
Lots of protective wrapping, whole and unbroken, not leaking. I use this all the time!
Bao QuanCen
Good good good
weee.14568647
A one-touch lid would be ideal, but this is always very helpful.
L .
I've bought several bottles already...
dayasd2002
The packaging is very reassuring! I will definitely repurchase.
emagreaton
Fast and convenient, I buy whatever I need at home from this platform. If I didn't have to go to the supermarket so often, I'd give this platform a thumbs up.
Yitian
I've used this method to stew beef a few times, and it's quite effective at removing the gamey smell.
linda
Cooking wine is also indispensable for me when cooking meat and fish.
820559877
I originally wanted to buy Jia Niang Yuan Shaoxing wine, but it was out of stock, so I bought Dan Niang Yuan Shaoxing cooking wine instead, which was also pretty good.
angel
Really happy with this cooking wine! It adds such a nice depth of flavor to stir-fries and marinades. Makes homemade Chinese food taste so much better!
allielavv
Repurchased this many times, staple in our household
weee.16254772
I often buy it to cook seafood.
BY
Cooking wine is essential for cooking; it's a must-have when it's on sale.
sameenyq
Essential cooking supplies - daily restocking
Mingyeong
It is essential for meat dishes.
H
Wrapped nicely with the bubble wrap. Great care! Thank you.
kietly1912
Carefully packaged to remove the fishy smell from shrimp and fish. No fishy odor when cooked.
michaelviojan
arrived on time
甜大宝
Shaoxing cooking wine is an essential ingredient for cooking, especially for seafood, pork, stews, and stir-fries. It tastes great.
流星Ellie
A suitable amount of cooking wine makes dishes very fragrant, removes fishy smells and enhances aroma.
weee.18562939
The packaging was excellent; it wasn't broken at all.
Momo
An essential for cooking. Cooking wine removes fishy smells.
3040311430
good..........
Lin
The product is packaged so well!
zew039
Good quality and inexpensive, especially fragrant, delicious, I will definitely buy it again.
非参数检验
It's cooking wine, it's pretty good. I always buy from them because it's convenient to have it delivered.
燕子
Shaoxing cooking wine is an essential seasoning for stir-frying.
XiaoArrow.E朱大爺
The packaging was excellent, using shatterproof packaging, and it arrived in perfect condition.
weee.10440829
I thought soaking donkey-hide gelatin in rice wine would be difficult to swallow. However, after drinking it, there was only a faint aroma of wine.
weee.18480941
I've bought it a few times; the taste is authentic, but the packaging bottle is too long and doesn't keep well.
安安
I've been buying this aged Shaoxing wine for many years; it's an essential ingredient for stir-frying and marinating meat.
小花
Six cooking wines are essential for stir-frying; a little extra is fine.
lisa 
This Shaoxing wine is also a must-have in my kitchen, and one of the products I frequently repurchase.
CH YANG
I'm planning to make Shaoxing wine chicken; I hope it tastes good.
YueLi
Good quality and inexpensive, full of hometown flavor
丽萍
Authentic Shaoxing wine! Authentic and delicious!
Effie菲
The adult version looks impressive; I'll buy it and try it out.
amyifan
Great cooking wine for raw meat!
weee.14641456
Good price good quality sake
yamaneko
It's easy to use. I buy it often.
weee.14385083
I usually buy the large bottle, but I decided to try this one.
RIKO
The size is just right, so it looks like it will be easy to use.
郁樺
I prefer that the sake used in cooking has a milder alcohol flavor.
ribbon the rabbit
it adds such a subtle sweetness and depth to savory dishes… so good
Eriko
Since the nearest Japanese grocery store is far away, having condiments delivered is a huge help when I run out.
momo
The mini size is convenient.
Casey
perfect size
nori_iws
I was looking for cooking alcohol, so I decided to buy it for the first time.