Cane vinegar

sukang Iloko / suka

Flavor and role

A Filipino vinegar fermented from sugarcane juice, with a soft, slightly sweet acidity.

Typical dishes and uses

Chicken adobo, sinigang-style dishes, kinilaw, Filipino vinegar dipping sauce (sawsawan)

Substitutes

1 tbsp cane vinegar = 1 tbsp rice vinegar, or 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.

Storage

2 years or more in a cool place at room temperature.

Main countries

Philippines

Used in this book

Chicken AdoboLechon KawaliCrispy-Skin Chicken Adobo with Garlic ChipsChicken Adobo Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Lime CremaHoney Garlic Adobo WingsOxtail Kare-Kare with Hand-Roasted Peanut Sauce and Homemade Ginisang BagoongDouble-Fried Lechon Kawali with Homemade Liver SarsaLechon Kawali Silog BowlDouble-Fried Pork and Shrimp Lumpia with Sweet-and-Sour SaucePampanga-Style Sisig with Pig Ears and Charcoal-Grilled BellyTinola Ginger Chicken Rice Bowl with Green Papaya Pickle

Updated 2026-10-10