How is Plum sauce made in Oriental restaurants ?

Not sure, but you can buy it at the store. I bought one made by Dynasty.



Found this recipe:

Plum Sauce

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1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained

1/4 cup pineapple juice

1/3 cup mashed, seeded Chinese salted plums

1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

3 tablespoons apricot preserves

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

1 teaspoon crushed red chile peppers

In a blender or food processor, combine pineapple, juice, salted plums, brown sugar, vinegar, preserves, and garlic and process until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan, and add the crushed red chile peppers. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and use as a dipping sauce for Egg Rolls.

How is Plum sauce made in Oriental restaurants ?
Below is a easy recipe for preparing plum sauce (dipping sauce for roast duck)



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450g plums

2 red chillies (sliced thinly)

150g caster sugar

100ml white wine vinegar

150ml cold water

1 tsp grated ginger (optional)



1) First halve the plums, then halve and de-seed the chillies. Place all of the ingredients in a heavy based pan.

2) Cover and simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the plums are soft and collapsed.

3) Rub through a sieve to remove stones and skins. Taste and adjust seasonings.



The sauce will be kept well in the fridge for up to two weeks and is perfectly served with any Chinese duck dish.
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Chinese Plum Sauce - Serve this with egg rolls or brush it over chicken and ribs on the grill.



8 cups plums, pitted, Halved (3 lb/1.5 kg)

1 cup onions, Chopped

1 cup water

1 teaspoon gingerroot, Minced

1 clove garlic, minced

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup rice vinegar or cider vinegar

1 teaspoon coriander, Ground

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon cloves



In large heavy saucepan, bring plums, onions, water, ginger and garlic to boil over medium heat; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until plums and onions are very tender, about 30 minutes.

Press through food mill or sieve and return to clean pan; stir in sugar, vinegar, coriander, salt, cinnamon, pepper and cloves.

Bring to boil, stirring; reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture reaches consistency of applesauce, about 45 minutes.
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2 cups plums, peeled and diced

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced



Enjoy!!!