Condiments · Food pairing guide
What goes with Plum sauce?
Plum sauce here means the Chinese sweet-sour condiment made with plums, sugar, vinegar and seasoning. Commercial versions may contain salted plums and starch or gums; recipes differ. It is distinct from hoisin, Georgian tkemali and fresh-plum wine sauces. The flavour profile describes a typical sweet commercial dipping sauce; brands vary.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Plum sauce?
Use plum sauce where a small amount of sweet acidity can frame roasted savoury flavour or crisp fresh produce. Begin by tasting the actual sauce: the same spoonful can be strongly sweet or quite sharp. Keep thick sauces as a light coating and dilute only enough to distribute them.
Food pairing ideas for Plum sauce
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