Umeboshi is a traditional Japanese pickle made from plums. The plums are pickled in a mixture of salt and red shiso leaves, which gives them their distinctive red color. Umeboshi is known for its sour and salty taste, and it is often used as a condiment or eaten with rice. To make umeboshi, you will need the following ingredients: - 1 pound of green plums - 1 cup of salt - 10-15 red shiso leaves To prepare umeboshi, follow these steps: 1. Wash the plums thoroughly and remove any stems or leaves. 2. Place the plums in a large bowl and sprinkle them with salt. Mix well to ensure that all the plums are coated with salt. 3. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for about 24 hours. 4. After 24 hours, rinse the plums under cold water to remove the excess salt. 5. Place the plums in a clean jar and add the red shiso leaves. 6. Cover the jar tightly and let it sit at room temperature for about 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, your umeboshi will be ready to e... Leer más
