Homemade Dried Plums – Easy, Cheap and Delicious😋😍!

Описание: Learn how to make homemade salted sun-dried plums—a tangy, salty, and addictive Middle Eastern snack! This traditional Azerbaijani method (called "Alu Qurut") involves boiling fresh red plums in oil and salt before sun-drying them for intense flavor. Perfect for snacking or cooking!

🍑 Ingredients:
Fresh red plums (preferably small/tart varieties)
Cold water (for washing)
Vegetable oil (2-3 tbsp per kg of plums)
Salt (1 tsp per kg, adjust to taste)

🔥 Steps:
1️⃣ Wash & Prep: Rinse plums thoroughly. Remove pits if desired.
2️⃣ Boil in Oil & Salt: Simmer plums in water + oil + salt for 5-10 mins until slightly soft. Drain.
3️⃣ Sun-Dry: Spread on a tray and dry under strong sunlight for 2-3 days, flipping occasionally.
4️⃣ Store: Keep in an airtight container once fully dried.

💡 Pro Tips:
✔️ Use wild plums (or cherry plums) for authentic tartness.
✔️ Add extra salt for a saltier kick.
✔️ No sun? Use an oven at 50-60°C (120-140°F) or a dehydrator.

🌍 Cultural Note:
This recipe is popular in Azerbaijan and Iran, often called "Alu-ye Khoshk" or "Qurutlu Alu." It’s a natural probiotic snack great for digestion!

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Washing plums
01:15 Boiling with oil & salt
03:00 Sun-drying process
04:30 Taste test & storage

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