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Ume-shu (Japanese Plum Juice)

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Ume juice is extracted by preserving the fruits in sugar. It tastes sweet, smooth, and acidic, and is a refreshing drink, often enjoyed in the summer. The taste and aroma of ume-shu can appeal to even those people who normally dislike the taste of alcohol.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Ume-shu_(Japanese_Plum_Juice)