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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
55 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Preserved plums are always a snack that captivates anyone who loves sour flavors, with a combination of sweetness, spiciness, and sourness that is incredibly appealing. Today, let’s make ginger stir-fried preserved plums with the Into the kitchen section of TasteVN, perfect for enjoying on Tet holidays with an extremely simple method.
Ingredients for Ginger Stir-Fried Preserved Plums Serves 2
Hanoi plums 250 gr (Northern plums) White sugar 200 gr Ginger 1 root
How to choose good Hanoi plums (Northern plums)
- Good plums are those that are large, round, with smooth skin that is red or purple-red, and have a thin layer of white powder on the surface.
- You can check the freshness of plums by gently pressing on the fruit; if the plum has a slight softness and is not too hard, you should buy it, as these are ripe and sweet enough for our preserved plum dish.
- However, you should not choose plums that are overly soft, show signs of being mushy, or have scratched or bruised surfaces.
Tools needed
Non-stick pan, oven, bowl, glass jar, chopsticks, plastic wrap,…
How to make stir-fried plums with ginger
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Preparing the ingredients
Wash the plums thoroughly with water, then use a knife to make several vertical cuts around the plum. After that, take them out to drain.
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and then slice it into small strips.
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Marinate plums with ginger and sugar
Put all the plums into a bowl, add 200g of white sugar and all the ginger that has been shredded. Then, mix thoroughly to let the seasoning soak into the plums evenly.
Wrap it with plastic wrap and let it soak for about 1 hour.
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Stir-fry plums
After 1 hour, your plums have absorbed the seasoning, you can remove the plastic wrap.
Place a pan on the stove, add all the plums and the juice, and simmer until the liquid evaporates, and the plums gradually turn dark purple, then turn off the heat.
Carefully scoop each plum onto a tray and dry them at 120°C for 30 minutes.
After the plums have been dried, transfer them into a glass jar and seal tightly to enjoy gradually.
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Final Product
The stir-fried plums with ginger after completion have a striking reddish-purple color. When enjoying, you will feel the sweetness of sugar blending with the slightly sour taste of plums and the cool sensation of ginger, which is extremely appealing; these flavors harmonize with each other, providing you with a wonderful taste experience.
How to preserve ginger stir-fried plums for a long time
- To preserve ginger stir-fried plums for a long time, after completing, you should store them carefully in a glass jar with a lid or in a tightly sealed plastic bag.
- Especially, when you want to eat, you should take out only the portion you need and put it in a separate bowl, then close the lid or seal the plastic bag immediately to avoid exposure to air, which will affect the quality and flavor of the ginger stir-fried plums.
- Avoid placing the plums in damp places, direct sunlight, high heat sources, or areas with high humidity as they can easily get moldy.
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With extremely simple steps, you have completed the very attractive pickled plums stir-fried with ginger with a perfect blend of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet flavors that brings you impressive taste experiences. Quickly save and make it right away for your friends to enjoy together.
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel BeeMart.
