chili vinegar
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Definition
Noun: A type of vinegar that is infused or flavored with chili peppers, giving it a spicy, fiery taste. It is used as a condiment or ingredient to add heat and tangy flavor to food.
Usage
"Chili vinegar" is used as a mass noun. It refers to the condiment itself. It is typically used in cooking, as a dipping sauce, or as a table condiment to sprinkle over finished dishes.
Examples
- Noun:
- She sprinkled chili vinegar over the spring rolls for an extra kick.
- The recipe for the dipping sauce calls for two tablespoons of chili vinegar.
- This brand of chili vinegar is particularly fiery.
Advanced Usage
- As a flavor descriptor: The term can be used attributively to describe other items made with it.
- He made a delicious chili vinegar dressing for the salad.
Variants and Related Words
- Chili pepper vinegar: A less common, more descriptive variant.
- Chili-infused vinegar: A descriptive phrase explaining the preparation method.
- Hot vinegar: A more general term that could include chili vinegar.
Synonyms
- Spicy vinegar: A general synonym, though it may include vinegar infused with other spices besides chili.
- Pepper vinegar: Can be similar, though it may specifically refer to vinegar with other types of peppers (e.g., black peppercorns).
Related Phrases
- To season with chili vinegar: The action of adding this condiment to food.
- Always season the broth with a dash of chili vinegar.
Noun
- fiery vinegar flavored with chili peppers