Shaoxing Wine vs Dry Sherry

A side-by-side guide to substituting Dry Sherry for Shaoxing Wine (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Dry Sherry works as a 1:1 swap for Shaoxing Wine in most recipes.

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Shaoxing Wine

Base unit: tbsp

Read the full guide: Shaoxing Wine

Dry Sherry

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

Tags: common

Notes: Very similar oxidized, slightly sweet profile with comparable alcohol content. Works 1:1 in nearly all Chinese recipes.

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When to use Dry Sherry instead of Shaoxing Wine

Very similar oxidized, slightly sweet profile with comparable alcohol content. Works 1:1 in nearly all Chinese recipes. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Dry Sherry for Shaoxing Wine?

Yes — Very similar oxidized, slightly sweet profile with comparable alcohol content. Works 1:1 in nearly all Chinese recipes. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Shaoxing Wine to Dry Sherry?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Shaoxing Wine and Dry Sherry interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Very similar oxidized, slightly sweet profile with comparable alcohol content..

Is Dry Sherry a better substitute than other options for Shaoxing Wine?

Dry Sherry is one of the options SubSwap lists for Shaoxing Wine. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Shaoxing Wine substitutes.

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