Chinese Plum Sauce Recipe
This Chinese plum sauce recipe is made by slowly simmering plums with onion, ginger, garlic, sugar, and vinegar until thick. You can blend or strain it for a smooth finish, then serve it with roasted meats, wraps, or as a dipping sauce. Below you’ll find the ingredients and how to make it in clear, simple steps.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Combine in a pot
Add the plums, onion, water, ginger, and garlic to a medium saucepan. Stir in the sugar and both vinegars.
Bring to a boil
Set the pot over medium heat and bring it up to a boil. Once bubbling, reduce to a gentle simmer.
Season it
Mix in the salt, cinnamon, cayenne, and cloves. Give it a quick stir so the spices disperse evenly.
Simmer low and slow
Let it simmer for about 1 hour 45 minutes, with the lid slightly ajar. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick.
Check thickness
When the fruit is very soft and the sauce has thickened, it’s ready. For a thicker sauce, simmer 5–10 minutes more.
Smooth the sauce
Blend carefully, or press through a fine sieve for a silky texture. Work cautiously while it’s hot.
Cool and store
Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer to a jar. It will thicken a bit more as it chills.