What does it taste like?
Flavor and texture vary by variety, freshness, and preparation.
Korean seasonings
Korean plum syrup
매실액
Common aliases
plum syrup · maesil syrup · green plum syrup
What is Korean plum syrup?
Korean plum syrup appears in Korean soups, stir-fries, salads, and side dishes. The source recipe may use a particular cut or form, so check the Korean ingredient note before cooking.
How is it used?
Use the form and amount listed in the recipe; trim or rinse as needed.
Where can you buy it?
Look for fresh korean plum syrup with no off smell or sliminess.
How should you store it?
Refrigerate promptly and follow the package date when one is provided.
Possible substitutes
Use a little honey and rice vinegar, but sweetness and acidity will need adjustment.
Recipes using Korean plum syrup
Side Dishes
Bok Choy Kimchi(청경채 김치)
Fresh bok choy is lightly salted and coated with a pear, plum extract, chili, garlic, and ginger seasoning.
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Side Dishes
Fresh Lettuce Salad(상추 겉절이)
Crisp lettuce, chives, onion, and red chili lightly tossed in a tangy plum, soy sauce, chili, and sesame dressing.
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Side Dishes
Fresh Napa Cabbage Kimchi Salad(배추겉절이)
Fresh baby napa cabbage and scallions tossed in a spicy dressing of potato, chili powder, plum syrup, fish sauce, salted shrimp, radish, onion, ginger, and garlic.
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Side Dishes
Fresh-Seasoned Eggplant Kimchi(가지겉절이)
Tender eggplant is lightly salted with fish soy sauce, squeezed dry, and tossed with onion, scallions, chilies, and a tangy gochujang seasoning before a short rest.
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Side Dishes
Fresh-Seasoned Purslane Salad(비름나물겉절이)
A fresh purslane salad lightly salted and tossed with a savory, mildly spicy seasoning of fish sauce, soy sauce, plum extract, and sesame.
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Side Dishes
Grilled Hairtail with Gochujang Glaze(갈치고추장구이)
Pan-grilled hairtail brushed with a savory-spicy gochujang glaze flavored with onion, garlic, plum extract, ginger, and sesame.
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Side Dishes
Seasoned Dandelion Greens(민들레무침)
Fresh dandelion greens and sliced onion are lightly tossed with a tangy, spicy seasoning made with chili powder, garlic, sesame, and maesil extract.
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Side Dishes
Seasoned Pickled Cucumber(오이 짱아지 무침)
A savory-spicy cucumber side dish coated in a plum extract seasoning with onion, garlic, green onion, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
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