seasoned vinegar mixture
A blend of vinegar with other flavorings such as soy sauce, sugar, or dashi, used as a dressing or dipping sauce. Often contrasted with 合わせ酢, which may refer to a simpler vinegar mixture.
See also: 合わせ酢
Vegetables dressed with seasoned vinegar mixture are refreshing and delicious.
For this dish, we use a seasoned vinegar mixture with soy sauce and sugar added.
Compound of 加減 (adjustment, seasoning) and 酢 (vinegar). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term refers to vinegar that has been adjusted or seasoned.