# plum sauce

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A viscous, sweet-and-sour condiment made from plums, vinegar, ginger, etc., used in Cantonese cuisine as a dip for deep-fried dishes.

## Etymology
Calque of Chinese 梅子醬 /梅子酱 (méizǐjiàng, “plum sauce”)

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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