Chilli vinegar is a variety of

malt vinegar Vinegar is an aqueous solution of acetic acid and trace compounds that may include flavorings. Vinegar typically contains 5–8% acetic acid by volume. Usually, the acetic acid is produced by a double fermentation, converting simple sugars to et ...

infused with chopped or whole chilli peppers, which originates from and is most popular in and around the British capital city,

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. Many recipes in

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's 1845 book

Modern Cookery for Private Families ''Modern Cookery for Private Families'' is an English cookery book by Eliza Acton. It was first published by Longmans in 1845, and was a best-seller, running through 13 editions by 1853, though its sales were later overtaken by Mrs Beeton. On th ...

contain chilli vinegar as an ingredient. Chilli vinegar is commonly used on foods associated with London's

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culture including

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, and other seafood served from the once ubiquitous fish stalls in the East End of London.

References

External links

Chilli vinegar recipe at epicurious.com
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