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Way Too Easy Oriental Plum Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Asian cooking with this incredibly simple, yet unbelievably delicious Oriental Plum Sauce! Far superior to store-bought varieties, this versatile sauce is perfect for stir-fries (simply add a cornstarch slurry for thickening), marinating chicken wings, flank steak, and beef strips, or glazing succulent ribs. Get ready for flavor explosions in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1015.9 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Way Too Easy Oriental Plum Sauce

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How to Make Way Too Easy Oriental Plum Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup plum jam, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the plum jam is completely melted and the sauce has thickened slightly (about 8-10 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  4. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

227 g

Sugar

642g

Fat

3g

Carbs

77g

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