Use a sharp knife to cut the rope into ¾-inch pieces, about the size of bottle caps. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll a piece on a lightly floured surface into a thin 3- to 4-inch round.

Chinese black vinegar is a must: it has a unique malty-sweet flavor. White pepper provides a floral headiness that black pepper doesn’t match. Yield: 4 to 6 servings ...

All about black vinegar, including the differences between Chinese black vinegar and Taiwanese black vinegar and how to use both. ... Because recipes for black vinegar are wildly divergent—by ...

Preparation. Dipping Sauce Step 1. Whisk vinegar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, chili oil, and sesame seeds in a small bowl to combine; set sauce aside.

3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar (see headnote), or more as needed 1/2 teaspoon sugar, or more as needed 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed and cut into small dice ...