Cane vinegar

sukang Iloko / suka

Flavor and role: A Filipino vinegar fermented from sugarcane juice, with a soft, slightly sweet acidity.
Typical dishes and uses: Chicken adobo, sinigang-style dishes, kinilaw, Filipino vinegar dipping sauce (sawsawan)
Substitutes: 1 tbsp cane vinegar = 1 tbsp rice vinegar, or 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Storage: 2 years or more in a cool place at room temperature.
Main countries: Philippines
Used in this book: Chicken Adobo Crispy-Skin Chicken Adobo with Garlic Chips Chicken Adobo Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Lime Crema Honey Garlic Adobo Wings Double-Fried Pork and Shrimp Lumpia with Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

Updated 2026-10-10