One of my husband’s favorite Chinese condiments is plum sauce. He dips EVERYTHING in it and who could blame him? The combination of sweet and sour with a touch of heat makes the perfect companion to springs rolls, pot stickers, fried chicken, and duck dishes. This sauce is incredibly easy to make and will have you wondering why you never made it before! Enjoy!
Chinese Plum Sauce Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of plum jam (Here’s a very simple and easy recipe for homemade plum jam)
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 teaspoons of ginger, minced
2 tablespoons of white vinegar
1 tablespoon of Asian Chili Garlic sauce Huy Fong
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all the ingredients and cook on the stove top on medium heat until everything is boiling. Remove from heat and serve (or allow to cool and refrigerate). Enjoy!
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Great minds think alike! I’m working on my next post right now, plum sauce made with fresh plums I picked at work. Going to have to try the plum jam too.
Mmmmm, I’ve never had spicy plum sauce. I could dip anything in it though, it just has a knack for going with so many different varieties of food. I knowe this version is even better than all the prepackaged kinds though.
By Asian garlic chili sauce, I’m assuming this is like Sriracha. Is that correct?
Great looking dip!
Chris: I’ve updated the post.. but this is what it looks like.
http://www.huyfong.com/no_frames/garlic.htm
Plum sauce is one of my favorite condiments. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe; I’ve never made it from scratch, but that’s going to change!
I’ve always wondered about the plum sauce at some of the Chinese restaurants I’ve been to. I’m going to give these a try next time I make myself some eggrolls or fried rice.
I love this homemade plum sauce! I’m sure it’s a million times better than the stuff you get from takeout.
2 great recipes in one post! I love the added spice to the plum sauce–
Can I use a strawberry jam ?
The sauce sounds amazing , Alice, and so does the jam! I am so in the mood for some spring rolls right now!
mmm.. your husband is not the only one. I can dip anything in duck sauce myself.
Looks great! I’ll try your recipe next time i roast a duck.
Yum… looks delicious!
Alice, I have to agree with your husband, duck sauce is the best Chinese condiment ever! Give me something to dip it in, like some yummy spring rolls, and I am a happy camper.
Great post. I would never have thought to make duck sauce / plum sauce at home, but I’ll definitely give it a try!
Wow, this looks delicious. I love most condiments, but this is one of my favorites, too! I’ll definitely give this a try.
Mmm, I love plum sauce but never considered making my own. It doesn’t look difficult, I just might give it a try!
This is the best sauce ever, ever, ever! I made it with vegetable spring rolls and it totally knocked my socks off! Thank you!