Malt vinegar — fermented malted-barley vinegar, brown and mildly sweet. Splash on fish-and-chips; English ploughman's lunch; in HP Sauce.
Where it comes from
Malt vinegar, soured from malted-barley ale, is the tangy brown vinegar of Britain, born of the same brewing tradition that makes its beer.
In the kitchen
Splashed over fish and chips, it cuts grease; it also sharpens pickles and brown sauces.
Across cuisines
Malt vinegar is a type of vinegar made from malted barley, known for its distinctive tangy flavor. It is commonly used in British cuisine, particularly as a condiment for fish and chips. Malt vinegar also serves as a pickling agent and is used in marinades and dressings.
