Sumomo Sui and Amai (Plums, Sour and Sweet)

Origin: Chicago, Illinois

Source: Sara Bosse and Onoto Watanna (Winnifred Eaton), 1914

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine water, sugar, vinegar, and ground mixed spices in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Drop in the plums and let boil slowly for twenty minutes.
  3. Add half a cupful of mirin sauce, or any other desired spirits.
  4. Let all come to a boil once more.
  5. Remove from heat and serve.

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