Asian Plum Sauce
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
64 tablespoon
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Calories
34 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Asian Plum Sauce
Description
This Asian Plum Sauce starts with finely chopped plums simmered with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar to form a syrupy base. Additional ingredients such as diced onion, garlic, tamari or soy sauce, and a mix of warm spices give the sauce a complex flavor profile combining sweet, sour, savory, and mildly spicy notes.
Cooking over medium-low heat reduces the sauce to a thick consistency before blending until smooth. The intense texture makes it suitable for dipping or adding glaze-like layers to dishes. The vinegar base gives it a sharp tang balanced by the brown sugar's sweetness, while spices add depth.
The sauce is versatile for serving alongside fried or grilled meats, as a dipping sauce for spring rolls or dumplings, or a flavorful condiment in various Asian recipes. Proper ventilation is recommended while simmering due to vinegar fumes. The sauce can be jarred and preserved using a water bath canner for shelf storage.
Ingredients
- 1 lb plum finely chopped. Should be about 2 cups
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced or crushed
- 2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes dried
- ¼ teaspoon allspice each
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Combine plums, brown sugar, and vinegar in a large stainless steel pot.
- Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring. Add all other ingredients, stirring continuously and bring back to a simmer.
- Continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Use an immersion blender right in the pot, or transfer to a blender and process until sauce is smooth.
- Transfer to clean, sterilized jars leaving ½" head space for each jar. Process jars for 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.
Notes
- If thinning is needed for dipping, adjust texture with rice vinegar or soy sauce to taste.
- Ensure good ventilation during cooking as the vinegar base can emit strong fumes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 64tablespoon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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