Plum Sauce
2 min readFor best results, prepare the plum sauce several hours ahead of time to give the flavors a chance to blend.
Yields2; cup
Ingredients 112-ounce can prune plums, drained 2tablespoons brown sugar 4tablespoons rice vinegar 1slice ginger 1clove garlic 2 cup canned juice from the drained plums 12cup water
1. Remove the plum pits. In a medium saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil. Simmer, covered, for about 2 hours, or until the plums are soft.
2. Remove the ginger and garlic. Process the sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth. Cool and chill in the refrigerator. Use within a few days.
Peanut Sauce
Use this spicy sauce to liven up a plain garden salad.
Yields 1cup
Ingredients
12cup chicken broth
12 cup peanut butter
2 garlic cloves,minced
2tablespoons red onion,minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
4tablespoons soy sauce
2teaspoon chili sauce
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2tablespoons water
1teaspoon chopped cilantro(optional)
1.Combine all the ingredients except for the cilantro and puree in a food processor.
2.Bring to a boil in a small saucepan.Stir in the cilantro.Use immediately.
Quick and Easy Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
This simple sauce adds flavor to plain old egg rolls. Adjust the thickness by increasing or reducing the amount of cornstarch.
Yields 2 cup
Ingredients
12cup vinegar
1tablespoon and 1 teaspoon sugar
1large clove garlic, minced
1teaspoon cornstarch
4teaspoons water
In a medium saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a boil, stirring to thicken.
Asian Vinaigrette
This dressing nicely complements a simple tossed green salad. Stored in a sealed container and refrigerated, it will keep for a few days.