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5 days ago · Ume plums are Japanese apricots that are in season in early to mid-May. Learn how to make ume plum wine, syrup, miso, compote, jam, and pickles with these easy and delicious recipes.
Jun 20, 2024 · Summer in Japan is when Japanese plums called ume (梅) come into season. Ume is used to make various products like umeshu (梅酒), plum wine, and umeboshi (梅干し), pickled plum. Learn about the Japanese summer culture and history surrounding this healthy food.
Jun 25, 2024 · Ume, often referred to as the “Japanese Plum,” is a fruit-bearing tree with a rich history dating back over 4,000 years. Although originally from China, Ume was introduced to Japan about 2,000 years ago arriving from the Yangtze River basin of China.
4 days ago · Ume Plum Vinegar is the pickling brine from making umeboshi plums with sea salt and red shiso (beefsteak leaf). Known for its healthy organic acids and tangy flavors, you can use it to brighten up many dishes.
4 days ago · Umeboshi Plum Paste, or Neri Ume (練梅), is a salty-tart paste used as a seasoning for Japanese dishes like sushi, salad dressing, and sauces.
6 days ago · It’s worth noting that while Umeshu is commonly referred to as “Plum Wine”, the production method is not a wine at all! Umeshu is actually a liqueur, but it certainly can, and often is, drunk like wine. It can easily be made at home, and is a household staple for many Japanese families.
Jun 17, 2024 · Umeboshi plums are a staple of Japanese cuisine, made from dried and pickled ume fruit, which is related to the apricot. Also known as Japanese apricot, Japanese plum, and sour plum, umeboshi are wrinkled and round, while the flavor is distinctly sour and tart due to the high content of citric acid.
