Plum Dipping 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.

EASY PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients together well; bring to a boil on low heat; boil about 2 minutes stirring constantly.
• Cool the sauce and store in a jar in the refrigerator; use within a few days.

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.

GINGER-PLUM DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the dry mustard with 1 tsp of water; let stand for 10 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the orange juice with the soy sauce, plum sauce, vinegar, ginger, lemon juice, sugar and salt.
• Whisk in the peanut oil and sesame oil and then the mustard paste.

PLUM DIPPING SAUCE FOR SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place the plums in a blender or food processor. Add the water and mix at high speed until the plums are pureed. Pour the puree into a 1-quart saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes to reduce the sauce. If necessary, add cornstarch to thicken the sauce.
• Remove from heat. Add sugar, to taste. Serve hot or cold.

PLUM DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together in small bowl.
• 2. Place in microwave for 30 seconds. Depending on the type of Plum jam I sometimes need to add more water to thin down.(1-2 tsp.)
• 3. Serve with Crab Rangoon!

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH PLUM DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• FOR FINGERS ~ Preheat oven to 400°F & grease a rimmed baking sheet well.
• Cut each chicken breast crosswise into 4 or 5 strips, then pat dry.
• Place cracker crumbs in shallow dish, & put mayaonnaise in a bowl.
• Add chicken strips to mayo & turn to coat all over.
• Transfer chicken strips, one at a time, to cracker crumbs, patting crumbs all over the chicken strip.
• Arrange chicken strips in single layer on prepared baking sheet, & bake 15 minutes.
• Turn strips over & bake another 10 to 12 minutes more or until golden & no longer pink inside.
• FOR DIPPING SAUCE ~ While fingers are baking, In a small serving bowl, stir together ketchup, plum sauce & soy sauce.
• Place in center of serving platter, & when fingers are baked, arrange them around the bowl.