noun
vinegar, soy sauce, and mirin (or sugar) mixed in roughly equal proportions
A common Japanese seasoning blend used for sunomono (vinegared dishes) and other preparations. The name literally means 'three-cup vinegar', referring to the equal parts of the three main ingredients.
See also: 合わせ酢
三杯酢で野菜を和えると、さっぱりした味になる。
When you dress vegetables with sanbaizu, they get a light, refreshing taste.
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The key to this recipe is adding a little sesame oil to the sanbaizu.
From 三 (san, 'three') + 杯 (hai, 'cupful') + 酢 (zu, 'vinegar'), referring to the equal proportions of the three main ingredients.