Best 5 Asian Plum Sauce Recipes
Asian plum sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or glaze. It is made with a base of plums, sugar, vinegar, and spices. The resulting sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. It is a popular ingredient in many Asian dishes, including spring rolls, egg rolls, and stir-fries. Asian plum sauce is also a great addition to grilled meats and vegetables.
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ASIAN MEATBALLS WITH PLUM SAUCE
Two-flavor meatballs with a delicious sweet-sour sauce that is to die for. Serve over rice or have as cocktail meatballs, whichever you prefer.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 36-48 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Thoroughly mix together meatball ingredients and form into meatballs by the tbsp; brown on all sides and cook over medium-low heat until cooked through, 15-20 minutes; remove from heat.
- Mix together sauce ingredients except cornstarch in a large pan big enough to hold sauce and meatballs (w/lid), cook over low heat until mixture is hot and simmering and mixed through.
- Mix cornstarch with 5-6 tbsp water to form a slurry and whisk into sauce and stir until sauce is thickened and bubbly; fold meatballs into pan and mix sauce over them.
- Top with lid and simmer 10-15 minutes over low heat.
- Serve with hot steamed rice, if desired.
ASIAN PLUM SAUCE
This sauce is full of flavor. It's tangy, salty, spicy! Serve over or along side fried tofu, chicken or pork. Before serving garnish with fresh sliced scallions (green onions).
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 1/2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
ASIAN PLUM SAUCE FOR CANNING
This is a sweet and sour condiment. Use it in Chinese cuisine as a dip for deep-fried dishes, such as spring rolls, egg rolls, pork, noodles, and deep-fried tofu as well as for roast duck or chicken. It is made from sweet tart plums along with sugar, vinegar, ginger and chilies.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 2h
Yield 5 8 ounce jars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a large heavy bottom pan bring to boil stirring until thick and syrupy 1 1/2 hours when it reaching 215 F degrees.
- Fill sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims and place lids and rings and process 15 minutes. Shut flame off, remove lid and leave for 5 more minutes.
- Remove to a towel-lined counter to cool in a draft free spot.
- Remove rings and wipe clean, label and place in storage in a cool, dark place.
DEEP FRIED TOFU WITH ASIAN PLUM SAUCE OR THAI PEANUT SAUCE
This is a crunchy, healthy, no meat appetizer. You can serve with the sauces I have posted or your favorite store bought!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 24 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together sesame seeds, sugar, cornstarch & flour.
- Roll tofu in sesame mixture till well coated.
- Heat oil in skillet till hot.
- Fry squares till well browned.
- Drain on paper towels & set aside.
- Arrange on a platter & serve warm with the sauce.
ASIAN PLUM SAUCE FOR CANNING
This sauce is great for dipping, as a grilling sauce, or brushed on baked pork chops or chicken. It is especially good for dipping chicken strips or egg rolls in.
Provided by Violet 2
Categories Sauces
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 half pints, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring all ingredients except plums to a boil in a non-aluminum pan. Stir in plums. Simmer until thick, stirring often. Mash with a potato masher or blend if you want a smoother sauce.
- To can: Fill hot, clean jars with hot sauce, leaving 1/4" headspace. Wipe rims, adjust lids and process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes at 0-1000 ft., 25 minutes, 1001-6000 ft., or 30 minutes, above 6000 ft. Makes about 6 half pints.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 398.1, Carbohydrate 54.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 50.8, Protein 1.2
Tips:
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water or broth in the recipe or simmer the sauce for longer.
- Adjust the sweetness and sourness of the sauce to your liking by adding more sugar or vinegar.
- Experiment with different types of plums, such as black plums, green plums, or mirabelle plums. Each type of plum will give the sauce a slightly different flavor.
- Add a touch of ginger, garlic, or chili pepper to the sauce for a more complex flavor.
- Plum sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for chicken, fish, or tofu. It can also be used as a glaze for roasted vegetables or as a marinade for meat.
- Plum sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
Plum sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a sweet and sour dipping sauce or a savory glaze, plum sauce is sure to please.
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