Asian Plum Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Asian Plum Sauce

• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Ginger
• Onion
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water (plus 2 tablespoons for cornstarch slurry)
• Teriyaki Sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• Dried Chili
• Plums
• Lemon, Juice Of
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

How to Make Asian Plum Sauce

1. Combine 1 cup plum preserves, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup chopped scallions in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cold water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
4. Remove the sauce from the heat. Carefully transfer about 1/2 cup of the sauce to a blender. Add the cornstarch slurry to the blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour the blended mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining sauce.
5. Return the saucepan to low heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 2-5 minutes).
6. Pour the hot sauce into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
7. Remove jars from the water bath; let cool completely. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months.