Plum Dipping Sauce

A smooth, glossy sauce that coats the back of a spoon. The fruity aroma of plums blends with the warm scent of five-spice and the sharpness of rice vinegar.

• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 45 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 155
• Protein: 1 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fat: 0 g

Ingredients

• 333.3 g Plum ( diced )
• 100 g Brown sugar
• 66.7 ml Rice vinegar
• 1.3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.3 piece Garlic ( minced )
• 0.7 tsp Ginger ground
• 0.7 tsp five spice powder
• 0.7 piece Hot chili pepper optional ( seeded and minced )
• 33.3 ml Mineral water

Instructions

1. Base preparation

   Finely mince the garlic and chili. Cut the plums into small, even dice to help the fruit melt down during cooking.

2. Starting the cook

   In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the plums, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, chili, soy sauce, and spices. Add a splash of mineral water to start the cooking process.

3. Reduction and concentration

   Simmer over very low heat. The sauce must reduce until syrupy and reach a deep amber color. The fruit should mash easily with a fork.

4. Final smoothing

   Strain the preparation through a fine sieve or blend it to achieve a perfectly smooth and glossy texture. The sauce should coat the spoon without running off immediately.

Chef's tips

• If the sauce is too thick after cooling, loosen it with a bit of hot water.
• For a glossier finish, do not cover the pan during the reduction.

Storage

Store for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a clean, airtight jar.