Vickys Oriental Plum Sauce Recipe

Name: Vickys Oriental Plum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1360 grams plums, pitted and diced (3 pounds); 200 grams soft brown sugar; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 clove garlic, finely chopped; 15 grams of fresh ginger, weighed then grated; 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes; 480 ml water; 30 ml soy sauce, see my link below for my soy-free recipe; 30 ml teriyaki sauce, see below for my free-from recipe; 1 juice of 1 whole lemon; 1 tbsp cornflour/ cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1360 grams plums, pitted and diced (3 pounds)
200 grams soft brown sugar
1 small onion, chopped
4 clove garlic, finely chopped
15 grams of fresh ginger, weighed then grated
1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
480 ml water
30 ml soy sauce, see my link below for my soy-free recipe
30 ml teriyaki sauce, see below for my free-from recipe
1 juice of 1 whole lemon
1 tbsp cornflour/ cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

1
Put all of the ingredients apart from the cornstarch slurry into a large pan.
2
Bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer for 30 minutes
3
Meanwhile you'll need to sterilise some jars.
4
To do so wash them in hot soapy water, rinse well then put them in the oven at gas 1 / 140C / 275F until your sauce is done.
5
This recipe makes enough to fill around 4 x 454g (1 pound) jars
6
Put the contents of the pan through a blender and puree smooth.
7
Take out a spoonful and let cool a little then taste to see at this point if you need to adjust the flavour to taste
8
Return to the pan, mix in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 3 minutes until thickened and the starch taste is cooked out
9
Pour into the hot, sterilised jars (fill just 5mm from the top) and seal.
10
Put the jars on a wire rack to cool then store in a dark place
11
Serve as a dipping sauce or accompaniement to duck, chicken, pork, spring rolls etc
12
The colour of the finished sauce will depend on the variety of plums you use

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1360 grams plums, pitted and diced (3 pounds), 200 grams soft brown sugar, 1 small onion, chopped, 4 clove garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Vickys Oriental Plum Sauce falls under the General 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!

Vickys Oriental Plum Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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