Plum wine has always been a delicious drink that my family loves. Whenever the harvest season comes, I can’t wait to take out the fresh plums and start making my own plum wine. Although making plum wine requires some patience and time, the results every time are worth looking forward to and satisfying. Here, I will share with you the detailed steps and precautions for making plum wine, and how to make plum wine more delicious.
First, we need to prepare the following materials:
1. Fresh plums
2. White sugar
3. Sweet rice wine or rice wine
The steps to make plum wine are as follows:
1. Wash the plums: First wash the fresh plums to remove dirt and residue on the surface.
2. Peel and shell: Slightly scrape off the skin of the plums, which will allow the plums to release their flavor more easily.
3. Add sugar and fermented rice wine: Put the plums into a clean large jar, then add white sugar and sweet fermented fermented rice wine or rice wine. I usually add an appropriate amount of sugar and fermented rice wine according to the quantity and size of the plums, which can make the plum wine more balanced and delicious.
4. Aging: Place the jar with plums and sugar in a cool and ventilated place, and gently shake it several times a day to promote the mixing and fermentation of the plums and wine. This process takes about 3-6 months, so some patience and waiting is required.
5. Filtration and bottling: When the taste and color of the plum wine reach the ideal state, the plum wine can be filtered through filter paper to remove the plum residue and impurities. Then pour the plum wine into a clean glass bottle and seal it for storage.
In the process of making plum wine, there are some things that need special attention:
1. Containers should be clean: The jars and bottles used to make plum wine must be kept clean and hygienic. This can avoid contamination by bacteria and impurities and make the plum wine more pure and delicious.
2. Flavor adjustment: During the process of adding sugar and fermented rice wine, you can adjust the sweetness and alcohol content according to your personal taste and preferences, so that the plum wine can better suit your taste.
3. Safe storage: The prepared plum wine needs to be stored in a cool and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. At the same time, it is best to sterilize the plum wine before bottling, which can extend the shelf life of the plum wine.
How to make plum wine more delicious? Here are some suggestions:
1. Selection of plum types: I usually choose plums with plump pulp and glutinous and sweet taste to make plum wine. The plum wine brewed from these plums has a richer and fuller taste.
2. Aging time: The aging time of plum wine is very important. Usually, the longer the aging time, the richer the taste and flavor of plum wine.
3. Add spices: During the process of adding sugar and fermented wine, you can add a small amount of spices or herbs, such as cloves, cinnamon, tangerine peel, etc., to make the flavor of plum wine richer and unique.
Finally, let’s talk about whether the plums in plum wine can be eaten. The answer is yes, the plums in plum wine are edible. During the brewing process of plum wine, the plums release rich flavor and nutrients, while also making the wine sweet and delicious. The plums in plum wine are rich in vitamins and minerals, which can nourish the body and promote digestion. Therefore, when tasting plum wine, you might as well taste plums at the same time, so that you can better feel the flavor and nutritional value of plums.
In every aspect of life, making plum wine makes me feel very happy and satisfied. Every time I enjoy homemade plum wine, I can feel the aroma of plums and the sweetness of the wine, which makes me feel warm and happy. I hope this article can help you make delicious plum wine, and at the same time, you can feel the beauty and warmth of life while enjoying plum wine.
Plum wine is a unique, sweet and delicious wine brewed from plums. This kind of alcohol is one of the traditional Chinese specialty drinks with a long history and rich cultural heritage. The production process of plum wine is complex and requires multiple procedures, such as plum selection, cleaning, soaking, fermentation, aging, etc., in order to brew high-quality plum wine. Plum wine not only has a unique flavor and aroma, but also has a variety of health effects, such as promoting digestion, beautifying the skin, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, etc. Therefore, plum wine is loved and favored by consumers.
Traditionally, plum wine is mainly used for daily drinking and festival celebrations, and is an important household drink. However, as people’s pursuit of food and culture continues to expand, plum wine has also begun to have more uses and applications, and has been widely developed in cuisine, cooking, food and wine pairing, etc. The unique flavor of plum wine has rich matching possibilities and can complement various foods and dishes, bringing people a novel food experience. In addition, the creative production of plum wine has also become a fashion trend, providing people with a lifestyle full of interest and fun, and allowing people to feel the integration of food and culture.
When choosing plum wine, people can choose according to their taste and preference. Generally speaking, plum wine can be distinguished according to its sweetness and taste, such as sweet, sweet and sour, and sour. Sweet plum wine has a sweet taste and a soft taste, and is suitable for pairing with sweet and sour dishes, such as sweet and sour pork ribs, sweet and sour fish, sweet and sour pork, etc.; sweet and sour plum wine has a sour and sweet flavor, and is suitable for pairing with seafood, etc. Light ingredients can enhance the taste and flavor of food; sour plum wine has an obvious sour taste and is suitable for use as a seasoning and used in cooking and stewing to increase the umami flavor and remove fishy smell. Therefore, people can choose plum wine according to different cooking ingredients and flavor needs to obtain a richer dining enjoyment and food experience.
In addition, plum wine can also bring more surprises and joy to people through creative production and application. For example, plum wine can be used as a cooking seasoning to prepare various sauces, marinades and sauces, adding flavor and layering to dishes, making the food more delicious. In addition, plum wine can also be used to make pastries and snacks, such as plum wine cake, plum wine ice cream, plum wine koji, etc., bringing people a different baking experience than traditional ones and enriching the variety and flavor of baked desserts. In addition, plum wine can also be blended and mixed with various foreign liquors, wines, beers, etc. to produce a variety of novel and unique alcoholic beverages, making the drinking culture more diversified and enriched.
The food pairing and creative production of plum wine not only enrich people’s lives, but also inspire people’s new taste and experience of food and culture. It is not only a kind of food, but also a kind of culture, an art and an attitude towards life. Through the application and creative production of plum wine, people can have a deeper understanding and feel the charm of traditional Chinese food culture, and experience the rich emotions and historical heritage contained in it, thus making modern people’s lives more tasteful and meaningful.
However, some people may ask, besides making wine, are there other ways to eat plums? In fact, plums can not only be used to make wine, but can also be used in cooking and making various delicacies. Plums have a strong sour taste and refreshing fruity aroma. They are suitable for making jam, fruit vinegar, jam, juice, etc., and can provide people with a variety of tastes and nutritional values. In addition, plums can also be used to cook meat and fish dishes, such as grilled plum ribs with plum sauce, fried plum fish with sauce, etc., making the food more delicious. Therefore, in addition to being made into wine, plums can also be applied and utilized in other ways to bring people different eating experiences and health benefits.
Overall, the charm of plum wine lies in its unique flavor and aroma, as well as its rich applications and creative production methods. Plum wine can not only complement various delicacies and bring people different taste enjoyment and cooking experience, but can also provide people with more surprises and fun through creative production. Therefore, plum wine has received widespread attention and popularity in today’s society, becoming an emerging food culture and lifestyle, and one of the important choices for people pursuing high-quality life. As people continue to explore and develop food and culture, I believe that plum wine will have a broader prospect and development space, bringing more surprises and joy to people.
