In cooking, when aiming to mimic sake’s flake, dry sherry, vermouth, or Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing) serve as suitable substitutes. However, each alternative imparts unique aromatic nuances ...

If a recipe calls for ‘Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry’, fino or manzanilla are good substitutes; sweet sherry is not.

If a recipe calls for ‘Chinese cooking wine or dry sherry’, fino or manzanilla are good substitutes; sweet sherry is not.