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Umeboshi Plum

Prunus mume Allergen-Free
Umeboshi Plum

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rosaceae
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian (Japanese)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Ume fruit (Prunus mume)

¿Qué es Umeboshi Plum?

A pickled and dried Japanese plum, intensely sour and salty, often eaten with rice or as a condiment for its distinctive flavor.

¿A qué sabe Umeboshi Plum?

Umeboshi Plum tiene un sabor intensely sour, very salty, umami, slightly fruity con aromas pungent, salty, fermented.

Taste
Intensely Sour, Very Salty, Umami, Slightly Fruity
Texture
Soft, Chewy, Briny
Aroma
Pungent, Salty, Fermented
Acidity
High

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1 plum (~10g)
Calories30 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.9 g
Total Carbohydrate8 g
Dietary Fiber1.6 g
Total Sugars4 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Potassium200 mg

El Secreto del Chef

A tiny bit of umeboshi paste can cut through the richness of oily dishes or add a bright, savory punch to dressings and dips.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Umeboshi Plum

El mejor sustituto para Umeboshi Plum es Pickled Plum (Asian style), usado en una proporción de 1:1 (adjust for saltiness/sourness). Closest flavor and texture profile, often found in Asian markets.

Sustitutos para Umeboshi Plum con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Pickled Plum (Asian style) Mejor 1:1 (adjust for saltiness/sourness) Closest flavor and texture profile, often found in Asian markets.
Sour Pickled Cherry/Apricot 1:1 (adjust for saltiness) Can provide similar sour and slightly fruity notes, but lacks the deep umami.
Lemon Juice + Salt Dash of lemon + pinch of salt : 1 umeboshi For sour/salty balance in dressings or marinades, not a textural substitute.
Tamari or Soy Sauce + Rice Vinegar As needed For umami and acidity in sauces, but lacks the fruitiness and texture.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Umeboshi Plum

  1. Available whole, pitted, or as paste.
  2. Look for quality Japanese brands.
  3. Store in a cool, dark place or refrigerator.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Umeboshi Plum?

  • Rice
  • onigiri
  • ochazuke
  • bento boxes
  • dressings
  • marinades
  • shiso.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Umeboshi Plum?

Intensely Sour, Very Salty, Umami, Slightly Fruity Pungent, Salty, Fermented

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Umeboshi Plum?

El mejor sustituto es Pickled Plum (Asian style) (1:1 (adjust for saltiness/sourness)). Closest flavor and texture profile, often found in Asian markets.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Umeboshi Plum?

Available whole, pitted, or as paste. Look for quality Japanese brands. Store in a cool, dark place or refrigerator.

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