三さん杯ばい酢ず

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

• 三さん杯ばい酢ずで野や菜さいを和あえると、さっぱりした味あじになる。

  When you dress vegetables with sanbaizu, they get a light, refreshing taste.

• このレシピでは、三さん杯ばい酢ずに少すこしごま油あぶらを加くわえるのがポイントです。

  The key to this recipe is adding a little sesame oil to the sanbaizu.