Name: Quick spicy Asian plum sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 500 gram plums, stones removed, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 star anise; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice; 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes; 50 millilitre soy sauce

Quick spicy Asian plum sauce

This quick spicy Asian plum sauce recipe is excellent with barbecued meats. You can also mix it with other sauces and dressings to boost flavour and create a sweet, fruity tang

Makes 1.5 cup

Prep

10M

Cook

35M

Total

45M

Skip to Recipe

This recipe first appeared in Food magazine.

Follow Food on Facebook, Instagram and sign up to their e-newsletter.

Ingredients

500 gram plums, stones removed, coarsely chopped

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

2 teaspoon grated ginger

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 star anise

1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice

1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes

50 millilitre soy sauce

Method

1.Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

2.Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the plums have become completely soft and the mixture has thickened; around 25-35 minutes. Add more water for a thinner sauce.

3.Bottle while piping hot in a sterilised jar or keep in the fridge.

PER SERVE Energy 45kcal, 189kj • Protein 0.6g • Total Fat 0.09g • Saturated Fat 0g • Carbohydrate 9.8g • Fibre 0.9g • Sodium 245mg
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Spiced plum and port jam

Native ad body.

Spiced plum chicken kebabs

Subscribe and save up to 38%