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White rice vinegar would be the better substitute here, letting you take your recipe in more focused directions than seasoned rice vinegar's extra sweetness would allow.

Note: Seasoned rice vinegar is “seasoned” with sugar and a bit of salt. You can substitute plain rice vinegar and add sugar and salt to taste.

Sacramento Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado stopped by Aria-Afghan Restaurant with $25 and a big appetite.

To make the dressing, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of pomegranate molasses to the dressing. Use other fresh herbs like chives, tarragon, dill, or fennel fronds. Substitute the lemon juice with white wine vinegar or rice vinegar.

Vinegar: A splash of acid balances the flavor of this sweet and savory sauce. Use apple cider, rice, or distilled white vinegar.

Take-out stir-fries are often full of added salt and refined carbs, which is why many people prefer to make their own. Here are 5 healthy stir-fry recipes.

Barley rice is at the center of the meal, which comes with a basket of dozens of banchan. The table crowds with dishes: fried kelp, acorn jelly salad, mung bean pancakes, snails in vinegar.