In the seasoning phase, rather than using regular rice vinegar -- the type called for in many sushi rice recipes -- he opts for aged red vinegar ... but our guide to the best sushi rice brands ...

Be careful not to be too aggressive here; you don’t want to break up the rice. Sprinkle seasoned vinegar over. Still using spatula, gently toss rice until seasoned and any clumps are broken up.

Like many Filipino dishes, pork adobo is cooked with dark sugar, vinegar and soy sauce, which are then reduced right down to coat the meat. Jasmine rice flavoured with pandan leaf is a great ...