Plum Sauce

Name: Plum Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 medium ripe red or black plums, pitted, chopped; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 tsp five-spice powder; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

A glossy, sweet-tangy Chinese dipping sauce simmered from ripe plums, rice vinegar, ginger, and five-spice - classic alongside spring rolls, roast duck, or dumplings.

35 minEasyServes 1250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 medium ripe red or black plums, pitted, chopped
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp five-spice powder
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

Combine 8 medium pitted, chopped ripe red or black plums, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp five-spice powder, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the plums have broken down completely and the sauce has thickened, about 20 minutes.
3

Remove from heat and carefully blend with an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender in batches) until smooth.
4

Return to low heat and simmer for 2-3 more minutes to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust with more granulated sugar for sweetness or rice vinegar for tang.
5

Cool completely before serving or storing. Refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.

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Questions

How do I know when Plum Sauce is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until the plums have broken down completely and the sauce has thickened.

What equipment do I need for Plum Sauce?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses an immersion blender (step 3) and a blender (step 3). If you do not have one, a countertop blender, filled halfway with the lid vented, replaces the immersion blender.

What can I use instead of five-spice powder in Plum Sauce?

The entry for Plum Sauce calls for 1/4 tsp five-spice powder. In its place: Ground cinnamon and star anise or anise seed, with a pinch each of clove and black pepper.

How hot is Plum Sauce?

Moderately. The heat in Plum Sauce comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Plum Sauce keto-friendly?

A serving of Plum Sauce carries 7 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 35 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 7 percent.

Does Plum Sauce contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari. The full allergen list for this entry is soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Plum Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) has 7 g of carbohydrate in about 50 calories, with 2 g protein and 1 g fat, plus 50 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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