What can I substitute for Sake?

The best substitutes for Sake are: 1) White Wine (Cooking) (1:1), 2) Mirin (1:1 (reduce sugar in recipe)), 3) Rice Vinegar (1 tbsp rice vinegar + water to make 1 cup per 1 cup sake).

What is the best Sake substitute for cooking?

For cooking, the best substitute for Sake is White Wine (Cooking) with a ratio of 1:1. Dry white wine is the closest substitute. Slightly more acidic but works in all Japanese cooking.

What is a vegan substitute for Sake?

A vegan substitute for Sake is White Wine (Cooking) with a ratio of 1:1. This substitute is rated as a good match.

Substitute for Sake - Best Alternatives

Japanese rice wine for cooking. Tenderizes proteins, removes fishy odors, and adds umami sweetness.

Substitutes

White Wine (Cooking) — 1:1. Dry white wine is the closest substitute. Slightly more acidic but works in all Japanese cooking.
Mirin — 1:1 (reduce sugar in recipe). Mirin is sweeter sake. Use as-is but reduce other sweeteners in the recipe.
Rice Vinegar — 1 tbsp rice vinegar + water to make 1 cup per 1 cup sake. Rice vinegar provides similar rice-based acidity. Dilute well — much more sour than sake.
Chicken Broth — 1:1 (add 1/2 tsp rice vinegar per cup). Chicken broth with rice vinegar provides body and umami. Non-alcoholic. Good for simmering.