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Dry Sherry substitutes

Out of dry sherry? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Shaoxing wine is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Shaoxing winebest pick

    Nutty, dry fermented wine — the closest match, and the usual swap in Chinese cooking.

    1:1

  2. 02
    Dry vermouth

    Fortified and herbal with the same dry backbone; keeps well opened.

    1:1

  3. 03
    Dry white wine

    Similar acidity and alcohol for deglazing and braising.

    1:1

  4. 04
    Chicken broth + a splash of vinegar

    Alcohol-free way to keep the savory depth and tang.

    1 cup broth + 1 tsp vinegar

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.
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