Homemade Korean Green Plum Extract (Maeshil Cheong)

Method5 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: To remove the pits of plums, wrap the hammer head with a paper towel and plastic wrap to avoid direct contact of the metal on the fruit. Just whack the fruit on top and the pit will separate out easily. Discard the seeds and collect the fruit.

   Uses 1 kg green plum

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large airtight sterilized container, put a layer of 1/3 of fruit then followed by 1/3 of sugar, repeating 2 more times until the sugar covers the top. Close the lid and store in a dark place. Let it ferment for 3 months.

   Uses 1 kg green plum · 1 kg granulated sugar

3. 3

   Step 3: The bright green color of the fruit will become golden brown. When ready, strain the plum and syrup in a fine strainer. Collect the syrup into a jar and store in the refrigerator.

   Uses fermented plums and syrup after 3 months

4. 4

   Step 4: You will need to store this syrup in the refrigerator always. You can literally enjoy this syrup as long as you keep it cold. The fermentation will continue slowly, and the flavor will become stronger.

   Uses prepared strained plum syrup

5. 5

   Step 5: For the use of fermented fruit, make green plum salad. Rinse them with water once. Put 1 cup of fruit meat in a mixing bowl, add Korean chili paste (1 tbsp), chili flakes, red onion, garlic (1), sesame oil (1 tsp), and sesame seeds (1 tsp). Toss well to coat.

   Uses 1 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang) · 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) · 2-3 tbsp red or green onion · 1 garlic clove (minced) · 1 tsp sesame oil · 1 tsp sesame seeds · 1 cup recovered fermented plum fruit, rinsed