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Zingy Plum dressing

A dressing with zing in the color, taste and flavor made from plums with no oil or refined products.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4 red plums, sliced
  • 8 dates, pitted
  • 1 small orange or mandarin peeled
  • 1 ripe hot chili pepper (can be any variety) or use 2 dry red chilis
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider or white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Maple syrup optional
  • pinch of salt optional

Instructions
 

  • In a heavy bottom sauce pan, add the plums, dates, water , chili(s) and peeled orange (with less of the white skin ). On medium heat, let the contents cook for about 15 min, until plums, dates are mushy.
    If the sweetness is too earthy for you, try adding a bit of maple syrup.
    Then add the contents of the pan to the blender. At this stage add the vinegar, and salt if desired. Blitz into a smooth paste.
    Take the vibrant zingy dressing into a clean dry jar. Use an air tight lid and save in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
    You can use this dressing to pair with crunchy salads, savory fritters, samosas and even dumplings.