Spiced vinegar

Spiced vinegar is a type of Philippine vinegar condiment that is made of vinegar e.g. fermented coconut sap (Cebuano: sukang tuba)^[1] infused with spices primarily bird's eye chili and garlic.

Spiced vinegar

Alternative names	Sukang maanghang
Type	Condiment
Place of origin	Philippines
Associated cuisine	Philippines
Main ingredients	Coconut vinegar, chili pepper
Ingredients generally used	Garlic, ginger and/or galangal
Variations	Sukang Pinakurat, Sinamak, Sukang Quezon

A variation of spiced vinegar was popularized by Rene Jose B. Stuart del Rosario of Iligan City in 2000 where the spices are finely chopped possibly with the use of a blender or food processor. This is now a mass-produced product under the brand name Sukang Pinakurat (derived from the Cebuano word kurat, meaning to "surprise" or "frighten").^[2] Due to its popularity, the Stuart del Rosario family in 2004 had registered trademarks for sukang pinakurat, sukang waykurat, and sukang kuratsoy with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.^[3]

Flavor and uses

Bottles of spiced vinegar brands and variants.

In Filipino households, this condiment is used on many assorted dishes, mostly fried dishes (includes lumpiang prito) and lechon.^[4]