Best Substitutes for Rice Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar diluted slightly, or white vinegar with a pinch of sugar, both come close.
Best overall swap
Apple cider vinegar + water
1 part vinegar + 1 part waterDiluting mellows the sharpness closer to rice vinegar’s mild acidity.
All Substitutes for Rice Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar + water
1 part vinegar + 1 part waterDiluting mellows the sharpness closer to rice vinegar’s mild acidity.
White vinegar + sugar
1 tbsp vinegar + 1/4 tsp sugar per 1 tbsp rice vinegarBalances white vinegar’s sharpness to mimic rice vinegar’s mild sweetness.
Lemon or lime juice
1:1Works in a pinch for dressings, though the flavor leans more citrusy than rice vinegar.