Plum Sauce
Description
Plum sauce is a sweet and sour condiment, traditionally used in Cantonese cuisine, made from plums, sugar, vinegar, and spices like ginger and chili. It is a versatile sauce used as a dip for fried foods, a glaze for roasted meats, or a sauce for stir-fries.
What it is
Flavor Profile: It has a complex, sweet, and tangy flavor that balances the palate.
Ingredients: The core ingredients are sweet plums, sugar, vinegar, and salt. Recipes often add ginger, chili peppers, and other spices or fruits like apple, peach, or apricot.
Appearance: It is a viscous, light-brown sauce.
How it's used
Dipping Sauce: It's a classic dip for fried dishes like spring rolls, egg rolls, and deep-fried chicken balls.
Glaze or Basting Sauce: It can be used to coat and flavor roasted meats such as duck, pork, or chicken.
Stir-fry Sauce: It can be an ingredient in stir-fries or other cooked dishes.
Other Uses: It can also be drizzled over noodles, rice, or used as a dressing for salads.
What it's not
Not Hoisin Sauce: Plum sauce is not the same as hoisin sauce. Hoisin is much darker, more savory, and has a fermented soybean base, whereas plum sauce is lighter in color and fruitier.
Type
Sauce
