Way Too Easy Oriental Plum Sauce
Transform your dishes with this "Way Too Easy Oriental Plum Sauce," a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy condiment that comes together in just 25 minutes! Featuring ripe plums cooked down with brown sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, this versatile sauce is elevated with the warmth of fresh ginger, the zing of minced garlic, and a kick of red chili flakes. Its simplicity lies in a seamless stovetop preparation, with a cornstarch slurry for a perfectly glossy finish. Ideal for drizzling over grilled meats, glazing roasted vegetables, or dipping spring rolls, this homemade plum sauce is a quick, flavorful upgrade to your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. Perfect for weeknight meals or meal prepping, it stays fresh in your fridge for up to a week, making it as convenient as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces ripe plums
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.25 cups rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Pit and chop the plums into small pieces, leaving the skins on for added flavor and texture.
Finely mince the fresh ginger and garlic.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped plums, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and 1/4 cup of water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the plums break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 teaspoons of water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. For a smoother texture, blend the sauce using an immersion blender or transfer it to a blender and process until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more soy sauce for saltiness or a pinch of sugar for additional sweetness.
Transfer to a clean jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1176 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*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.
