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Ume-shu (Japanese Plum Juice)
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
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- Japanese ume plums, raw; Japanese1 kg
- rock sugar1 kg
- honey, to taste
- white liquor, to taste
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Wash plums and wipe dry.
Cram plums tightly into container with rock sugar. Add liquor if using.
Pour honey into container on top of ume.
Seal container, and leave in a cool, dark place until the plums are shriveled and leathery.
Remove fruit from container.
To drink, dilute the plum liquid with two times as much water.
