With its unique flavor and appealing sweet and sour taste, Hanoi plum jam is a snack loved by many people. The method of making this jam is super simple and quick, let’s join TasteVN to the kitchen and show off your skills right away!
1. Hanoi Plum Jam
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Preparation
4 hours 30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Hanoi Plum Jam For 400g of finished jam
Hanoi plums 1 kg Brown sugar 500 gr Ginger 100 gr (julienned) Salt a little (for washing plums) Lime water a little
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How to Make Hanoi Plum Jam
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Preparing Hanoi Plums
First, soak the plums in diluted salt water for about 30 minutes. Then, use your hands to scrub each plum under running water and let them drain.
Next, use a knife to make several deep cuts around the plum and soak them in lime water for 4 hours.
After 4 hours, wash the plums thoroughly with water several times.
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Blanching and marinating Hanoi plums
Boil a pot of water, then add the plums and blanch for about 1 minute before removing and soaking in ice water for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove the plums to a basket or place them on a high surface to drain completely.
Next, place the drained plums into a bowl with 500g of brown sugar, mix well and marinate for 8 hours to let the plums absorb the sugar.
2. Hanoi Plum Jam (recipe shared by users)
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Hanoi Plum Jam (recipe shared by users) For 400gr of finished jam
Hanoi plums 1 kg Ginger 1 piece Lime 1 teaspoon Sugar 500 gr
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How to make Hanoi Plum Jam (recipe shared by users)
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Prepare Hanoi plums
Mix lime with 1 liter of water, then wait for the mixture to settle down and pour out the clear water. Wash the plums, cut lengthwise, the thicker the cuts, the shorter the soaking time in lime water and sugar, being careful to avoid cutting through other cuts.
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, then crush it.
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Soak and marinate Hanoi plums
Soak the plums in lime water along with smashed ginger for about 8 – 10 hours to make the plums firm, then take them out and rinse with clean water 2 – 3 times to remove the lime smell. Drain and then soak in 500g of sugar for about 8 – 10 hours for the sugar to dissolve and the plums to absorb the sugar.
Tip: You can measure the plums and sugar in a ratio of 2:1 or adjust the amount of sugar to suit your taste.
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Cooking Plum Jam
Add the plums along with the juice that has been released into the pan and cook over medium heat, do not stir (cook for 10 – 15 minutes until the plum juice thickens and the plums are slightly soft). Turn off the stove, let the plums soak in the pan for about 1 – 3 hours to absorb the sugar (if you want a slightly sour taste, you can skip this step, but if you want it sweeter, increase the soaking time).
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Completion
Place the plums on a rack or a shallow basket, then take them out to sun dry (at a temperature of 38 – 40 degrees Celsius), the plums will be dry on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
Tip:- To quickly remove moisture from the plums, you should take them out and let them drain. At this point, the plums still have a lot of moisture, are soft and easy to mash, you can gently press them to let the juice flow out or place them directly on a rack with holes for the juice to drain.
- If it is not sunny, you can put them in an oven set to 100 degrees Celsius for 2 – 3 hours (leave the oven door slightly open) until you see they are done.
- Add ginger to the pan and then add the plums to stir-fry over low heat, sprinkling with salt and chili. This method is for those who are cautious because after sun drying, they may still feel uncertain. At this point, the plums are quite dry and difficult to stir-fry, so the main focus is to let the ginger, salt, and chili stick to them.
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Final Product
The Hanoi plum jam is visually appealing with its reddish-brown color, sweet and sour taste, and chewy texture which will surely be a delicious snack that you will love. With its rich and unique flavor, this jam is also very suitable for festive occasions to entertain family and friends.
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How to choose delicious Hanoi plums
- Choose plums that are large, round, and have smooth, shiny skin in red or purple-red color.
- You should buy plums in the right season, around mid-May to the end of June, as this is the time when you can easily select fresh, delicious plums at reasonable prices.
- Additionally, choose plums that have a white powdery coating on the skin as these are freshly picked plums.
- You can gently press the plum with your hand; if it has a slight softness, it will be very sweet. Conversely, if the plum is still hard, it will taste very sour and astringent. However, you should also avoid choosing plums that are too soft and show signs of mushiness.
- Do not choose plums that are green or half red and half green, as these are unripe and will taste sour.
- Avoid plums that are bruised, have dark spots, or are leaking juice.
How to preserve Hanoi plum jam
- Plum jam after making should be stored in a cool place; you can also put it in the refrigerator. This can extend the shelf life of the jam up to 5 – 6 weeks.
- Another preservation method is to re-cook it by covering it with a layer of thick syrup on the outside, then placing it in a jar or plastic bag and storing it in a dry place. This method will help the jam stay delicious for longer, and it can be preserved for about 4 weeks.
- Additionally, you can also dry it or sun-dry it and store it by placing it in a glass jar, sealing it carefully, or putting it in a tightly closed plastic bag for longer use. With this method, the jam can be preserved for about 4 weeks.
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