Duck Sauce

• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1½ Tbsp. hot water
• 3 Tsp. apricot preserves
• 1 brined plum (pitted)
• ½ tsp. liquid from plum jar
• ⅛ tsp. soy sauce
• ¼ tsp. rice vinegar

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Dissolve sugar in water, add apricot preserves and stir. Add the plum, plum liquid, soy sauce and vinegar. Mix thoroughly, let stand 5 minutes, and mix again. Serve.

For a sweeter result, add more apricot preserves. For a tarter result, add more vinegar. 

Refrigerate for up to several months.