Homemade Umeboshi (Japanese Pickled Plums)

Name: Homemade Umeboshi (Japanese Pickled Plums)
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 450 g Japanese plums (ume) (ripe (yellow) medium-large size (approx 20)); 80 g sea salt (approx 18% weight of the ume); 2 tbsp white liquor (shochu, sake, vodka or similar - for sterilizing); 80 g red perilla leaves (akajiso) (perilla/aka shiso); 1 tbsp sea salt (for the perilla leaves)

Instructions

Prep:45min

Enjoy the salty and sour characteristics of delicious homemade Japanese pickled plums with my easy-to-follow guide that includes tips and tricks to ensure success! Perfect with rice or used in sauces and dressings!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:55:31 GMT