Thai Plum sauce

plum

🥗Healthier: apricot

💰Cheaper: peach

Apricot offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while being a natural sweetener.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and has a similar taste.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

Add pickled garlic, lime juice, sugar, dried chili flakes, ginger, and Chinese vinegar to a saucepan.

Let the mixture simmer slightly until it starts to caramelize, about 15 minutes.

Add ripe fresh plums and water to the saucepan.

Let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes, stirring slowly until it thickens slightly.

Mix cornstarch with a splash of water and add it to the saucepan to thicken the sauce.

Add a splash of sesame oil for shine and flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens