Definition

Noun: A thick, sweet-and-sour condiment made primarily from plums, vinegar, sugar, and spices, commonly used in Chinese cuisine.

Usage

"Plum sauce" is used as an uncountable noun. It refers to the specific sauce itself, not the act of serving it. * It is typically served as a dipping sauce for dishes like spring rolls, roast duck, and pork. * It can also be used as a glaze or marinade during cooking.

Examples

• The restaurant served crispy spring rolls with a side of plum sauce.
• For the recipe, you will need two tablespoons of plum sauce.
• Plum sauce is a popular accompaniment to Peking duck.

Advanced Usage

• As a flavor component: The term can be used to describe the characteristic taste it imparts.
  • The chicken had a distinct plum sauce flavor.

Variants and Related Words

• Duck sauce: In some Western contexts, especially in North America, "duck sauce" is a common synonym for a similar sweet and tangy sauce often served with Chinese-American food. While similar, traditional Chinese plum sauce and American "duck sauce" may have recipe variations.

Synonyms

• Chinese plum sauce: A more descriptive term.
• Duck sauce (see note in Variants).

Notes on Different Meanings

The term "plum sauce" specifically denotes the Chinese condiment. It is not a generic term for any sauce containing plums (e.g., a plum dessert sauce would not typically be called "plum sauce" without context).

Noun

1. for Chinese dishes: plum preserves and chutney