Mike's Spicy Plum Sauce Recipe

Name: Mike's Spicy Plum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 large Ripe Plums [de-seeded/pitted]; 1/4 cup Water [or less - for blending plumbs]; 3/4 cup Fine Minced White Or Purple Onions [packed]; 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh Fine Minced Garlic; 1 tsp Fresh Fine Minced Ginger; 1 large Finely Minced Jalapeno [de-seeded - optional]; 1/4 tsp Orange Extract [or 1/2 tsp fresh orange zest]; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar [or more to taste]; 1/4 tsp Vinager [or 1/4 tsp more to taste]; 2 tbsp Corn Starch [+ 1 tablespoon water - to thicken sauce]

Servings: persons

10 large Ripe Plums [de-seeded/pitted]
1/4 cup Water [or less - for blending plumbs]
3/4 cup Fine Minced White Or Purple Onions [packed]
1 1/2 tbsp Fresh Fine Minced Garlic
1 tsp Fresh Fine Minced Ginger
1 large Finely Minced Jalapeno [de-seeded - optional]
1/4 tsp Orange Extract [or 1/2 tsp fresh orange zest]
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
2 tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar [or more to taste]
1/4 tsp Vinager [or 1/4 tsp more to taste]
2 tbsp Corn Starch [+ 1 tablespoon water - to thicken sauce]

1
Clean, split and de-seed your plums.
2
Blend all pitted plums with 1/4 cup of water or, less.
3
That'll depend upon how juicy your plums are.
4
Use as little water as you possibly have to.
5
Add a couple drops red food coloring if you'd like your sauce a bit more vibrant.
6
Place mixture in a semi large pot on the stove.
7
Fine mince garlic, ginger and onions and add to the plum pot.
8
Add all other spices listed as well.
9
Simmer sauce for 30 minutes on low.
10
Watch it closely tho.
11
You don't want the onions and garlic dropping to the bottom and burning.
12
To thicken sauce: Bring sauce to a boil.
13
Mix well 2 tablespoons corn starch and 1 tablespoon water.
14
Slowly add mixture to boiling sauce.
15
Add 1/2 first - mix sauce - wait a second to see if the consistency is where you want it.
16
Then, add the rest if you want your sauce thicker.
17
Serve warm.
18
Enjoy!

105

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 large Ripe Plums [de-seeded/pitted], 1/4 cup Water [or less - for blending plumbs], 3/4 cup Fine Minced White Or Purple Onions [packed], 1 1/2 tbsp Fresh Fine Minced Garlic, and more.

Yes, Mike's Spicy Plum Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mike's Spicy Plum Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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