Plum Sweet and Sour Sauce

Plum Sweet and Sour Sauce is a easy Asian recipe that serves 2. 220 calories per serving. Recipe by Morgane Recipes on YouTube.

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 3 min | Total: 13 min

Cost: $0.58 total, $0.29 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Plums in brine (canned) (drained, juice discarded to avoid excess salt)
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar (adjust to taste if plums are very sweet)
  • 1 teaspoon Light soy sauce (low‑sodium)
  • 60 ml Water (room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients

    Gather 2 plums in brine, 3 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp light soy sauce, and 60 ml water. Measure them using measuring spoons.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Crush Plums

    Place the drained plums in the small saucepan and crush them with a fork or masher to release their juices and acidity.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Add Remaining Ingredients

    Add the sugar, light soy sauce, and water to the saucepan. Stir to combine until the sugar begins to dissolve.

    Time: PT30S

  4. Simmer Sauce

    Set the heat to low and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: low heat

  5. Finish and Serve

    Turn off the heat and carefully pour the hot sauce into a small serving bowl. Let it cool slightly before serving with fried dishes.

    Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories
220
Protein
1 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan (if using vegan‑certified sugar)

Allergens: Soy

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Plum Sweet and Sour Sauce

Recipe by Morgane Recipes

A quick, tangy plum sweet‑and‑sour sauce perfect for dipping fried shrimp, crab rolls, samosas, or sesame shrimp toasts. Made with brined plums, a touch of sugar, light soy sauce and water, it balances sweet and sour without being overly salty.

EasyAsianServes 2

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Source Video
3m
Prep
3m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
16m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$0.58
Total cost
$0.29
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Do not use the plum brine juice – it makes the sauce too salty
  • Crush the plums thoroughly to release acidity and flavor
  • Simmer on low heat to prevent burning and bitterness

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot saucepan with oven mitts to avoid burns
  • Steam may cause scalding when stirring

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