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Japan

Ume-shu (Japanese Plum Juice)

Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg raw Japanese ume plums
  • 1 kg rock sugar
  • Honey to taste
  • White liquor to taste

Method

  1. Wash plums and wipe dry.
  2. Cram plums tightly into container with rock sugar. Add liquor if using.
  3. Pour honey into container on top of ume.
  4. Seal container, and leave in a cool, dark place until the plums are shriveled and leathery.
  5. Remove fruit from container.
  6. To drink, dilute the plum liquid with two times as much water.