Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Honey | 1 tbsp (21g) | 64 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Plum | 1 medium (66g) | 30 |
| Liquor | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 kg raw Japanese ume plums
- 1 kg rock sugar
- Honey to taste
- White liquor to taste
Directions
Wash plums and wipe dry.
Cram plums tightly into container with rock sugar. Add liquor if using.
Pour honey into container on top of ume.
Seal container, and leave in a cool, dark place until the plums are shriveled and leathery.
Remove fruit from container.
To drink, dilute the plum liquid with two times as much water.