Any You Guys Use Rice Vinegar?
03-02-11, 03:45 PM
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Any You Guys Use Rice Vinegar?
I used to eat alot of salads when trying to drop some weight. One day some dude siad I ought to try rice vinegar. I had never heard of it, it's in the oriental section at the markets. Could be that I'm not much of an Oriental eater.
So I picked it up and it's pretty darn good. Taste much like balsamic salad dressing, maybe a little sharper. I use it on sliced up cucumbers with red chili powder. OR a salad with some grated cheese to help smooth it out a bit. I have to say that when I eat it with cucumbers, I love to sip the last of what's left on the plate. It's like biting into a lemon.
Either way, I use it on salads to avoid the fat in regular dressings when I'm trying to cut back. Try it, you might like it!
A bottle at the market might be about $3. Maybe 3 different flavors (gralic & herb). A big bottle at Smart & Final is aobut 10 bucks. I stock up on it there an refill my little bottle when it empties. Only flavor at S&M is the regular but for that price, heck, I add garlic salt.
So if for anyone else like me who can't stand the taste of lowfat dressings, this works fer me.
ricevinegar by gulpxtreme, on Flickr
So I picked it up and it's pretty darn good. Taste much like balsamic salad dressing, maybe a little sharper. I use it on sliced up cucumbers with red chili powder. OR a salad with some grated cheese to help smooth it out a bit. I have to say that when I eat it with cucumbers, I love to sip the last of what's left on the plate. It's like biting into a lemon.
Either way, I use it on salads to avoid the fat in regular dressings when I'm trying to cut back. Try it, you might like it!
A bottle at the market might be about $3. Maybe 3 different flavors (gralic & herb). A big bottle at Smart & Final is aobut 10 bucks. I stock up on it there an refill my little bottle when it empties. Only flavor at S&M is the regular but for that price, heck, I add garlic salt.
So if for anyone else like me who can't stand the taste of lowfat dressings, this works fer me.
ricevinegar by gulpxtreme, on Flickr
03-02-11, 09:47 PM
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For salads I'm partial a bit of high quality olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. I may have to try the rice vinegar, sounds yummy. Malt vinegar is tasty on French fries 
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Oh man... I have a feeling I'd be visiting Mr. Tums not long thereafter! 
...more due to the cucumbers than chili powder. Although I do have a propensity for eating (and enjoying!) things that come back to haunt me during the wee hours.
...more due to the cucumbers than chili powder. Although I do have a propensity for eating (and enjoying!) things that come back to haunt me during the wee hours.
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I have a problem with olive oil. Sits in my stomach like a load of bricks.
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I guess I didn't think of that. Maybe the videgar kills the cucumber, but I never have a problem with this combo. I do with cucs in a salad though.
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+1 Beanz
I love rice vinegar as a salad dressing.
I will add a little garlic salt also.
Good stuff
I love rice vinegar as a salad dressing.
I will add a little garlic salt also.
Good stuff
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Been using it for years. Love the stuff. Found out about it when I was stationed in Japan.
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I drizzle it on steamed veggies..... been doing so for at least a decade.
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There is a lot of sodium in the SEASONED rice vinegars. I use NAKANO NATURAL which has no sodium and no calories. Our local A&P has had it on sale lately - 3 bottles for 5 bucks. I like it because it's a bit milder than regular vinegar. I use it as a seasoning and condiment on a lot of foods. Great way to cut calories. Enjoy.
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OK, Mr Beanz is so on this. On his advice, I bought some today and tried it. Holy Crap...........that is awesome!!
I am a vinegar lover anyway and this stuff is great.
Thanks Beanz
I am a vinegar lover anyway and this stuff is great.
Thanks Beanz
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1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
2 tsp EV Olive Oil
1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
3 oz Cabbage
3 oz Chicken Breast
~300 calories
my Japanese Wife
2 tsp EV Olive Oil
1 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
3 oz Cabbage
3 oz Chicken Breast
~300 calories
my Japanese Wife
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Good stuff aint it!
I know it does have plenty of sodium but I do better losing weight avoiding fats.
I know it does have plenty of sodium but I do better losing weight avoiding fats.
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I used it to clean bearing..... ohh! you meant on food! See if you can find some coconut vinegar, it's much better....
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Thanks!
For a minute there, I really wasn't sure what you meant.
...I really do avoid oils though. Gina's always saying to use olive oil cause it's good for you. I've used it to cook but I swear I feel a bag of oil sitting in my stomach when I do.
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I've experimented with lots of stuff for salad dressings. You should try balsamic, wine/sherry, apple cider, and other vinegars as well. Lots of flavors out there.
You can also make really tasty low calorie dressings by adding things like dijon/brown mustard (also adding splenda and water makes a tasty honey-mustard taste-alinke), fat-free mayonaise or yogurt, etc.
Just add things together with the spices of your choice to the consistency that you like. There are a bunch of fast, easy, and decent recipes out there too.
https://www.food.com/recipe-finder/al...salad-dressing
https://www.food.com/recipe/low-calor...ressing-138093
https://allrecipes.com//Recipe/low-fa...ng/Detail.aspx
You can also make really tasty low calorie dressings by adding things like dijon/brown mustard (also adding splenda and water makes a tasty honey-mustard taste-alinke), fat-free mayonaise or yogurt, etc.
Just add things together with the spices of your choice to the consistency that you like. There are a bunch of fast, easy, and decent recipes out there too.
https://www.food.com/recipe-finder/al...salad-dressing
https://www.food.com/recipe/low-calor...ressing-138093
https://allrecipes.com//Recipe/low-fa...ng/Detail.aspx