Plum Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this irresistibly tangy and sweet homemade plum sauce! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of ripe plums, zesty apple cider vinegar, and a hint of brown sugar, this easy-to-make sauce is beautifully balanced with savory soy sauce, fresh ginger, and a touch of garlic. A dash of chili flakes and the aromatic warmth of star anise lend a gourmet twist, making it the perfect condiment to brighten up everything from crispy spring rolls to grilled meats. Ready in just under an hour, this versatile plum sauce is a surefire way to impress your guests and add a depth of flavor to any dish. Ideal for dipping, glazing, or drizzling, it's a homemade kitchen staple you'll want to keep on hand!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ripe plums
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 120 milliliters apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 1 unit star anise
- 0.5 teaspoons chili flakes
- 100 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash the plums thoroughly, remove the pits, and roughly chop them into small pieces.
Peel the ginger and grate it finely. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the plums, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, star anise, chili flakes, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Lower the heat to a simmer and let the mixture cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the plums are very soft and the sauce begins to thicken.
Remove the star anise and discard it.
Use an immersion blender (or transfer the mixture to a blender) to puree the sauce until smooth. Be cautious as the mixture will be hot.
Return the sauce to low heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to ensure the desired consistency. Adjust the seasoning to taste if needed.
Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to a sterilized jar or airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1262 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
