Fresh Asian Plum Sauce Recipes

AUTHENTIC CHINESE PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients except for the spice mixture in a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to puree until smooth (then return to pot).
• Place the whole spices (skip if using store-bought five spice powder) in a small dry pan and toast over medium-high heat just until fragrant. Be careful not to scorch the spices or they will taste bitter. Let the spices cool and then place the whole spices in a piece of cheesecloth tied shut with string or in a tea sachet. Do the same if using store-bought ground five spice powder.
• Place the spice packet in the pot with the plum sauce and continue to simmer uncovered for 25-45 minutes until the sauce is thickened to the desired consistency. Discard the spice packet. Let the sauce cool. Store in the fridge in an airtight non-reactive container. Will keep for up to 2 weeks.
• CANNING INSTRUCTIONS: Ladle the hot plum sauce into sterilized jars, seal with the lids and process in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove the jars and let sit undisturbed for 24 hours then check the seals. Will keep in a dark, cool place for at least a year.

ASIAN PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until the plums are soft and the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Remove from heat and pour the sauce into a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth and return to pot. (Alternately, you can use an immersion blender right in the pot. Be careful blending hot liquids!).
• Bring the plum sauce back to a boil, then ladle into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
• Place sterilized lids and rings on the jars and process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• Remove jars to a towel to rest for 24 hours. Check seals before storing.

FRESH ASIAN PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in large pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer 2 hours.
• Strain through a fine mesh strainer pressing pulp to get our as much juice as possible.
• Ladle into jars and process in water bath for 20 minutes. If not canning store in fridge.
• Makes about 4 pint jars

ASIAN PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place first 11 ingredients into pot.
• Bring to a boil then simmer 30 minutes.
• Mix water and cornstarch.
• Blend in a blender the solids from the pot with the cornstarch mixture and put back with the liquid simmering all the while.
• Simmer till thickened.
• Pour into sterilized jars (size you like) and put into a water bath for 10 minutes.
• Remove jars from water bath cool and store in a cool dark place.

CHINESE PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the plums, sugar, apple cider vinegar, unseasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, ginger coins, chile and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer until the plums are soft, about 20 minutes.
• Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a blender, filling halfway. Put the lid on, leaving one corner open. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender until smooth.
• Transfer the blended plum mixture back to the same pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thick and you can see the bottom of the pot when you run a rubber spatula across the bottom, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a medium bowl or plate to cool to room temperature, about 2 hours.
• The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.