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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)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Umeboshi Plum ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Umeboshi Plum ?

Le/La/L'Umeboshi Plum a un goût intensely sour, very salty, umami, slightly fruity avec des arômes pungent, salty, fermented.

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

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du 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.

Substituts & Proportions pour Umeboshi Plum

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Umeboshi Plum est Pickled Plum (Asian style), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1 (adjust for saltiness/sourness). Closest flavor and texture profile, often found in Asian markets.

Substituts pour Umeboshi Plum avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Pickled Plum (Asian style) Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Umeboshi Plum

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

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Umeboshi Plum ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Umeboshi Plum ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Umeboshi Plum ?

Le meilleur substitut est Pickled Plum (Asian style) (1:1 (adjust for saltiness/sourness)). Closest flavor and texture profile, often found in Asian markets.

Comment choisir et conserver le 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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