Japanese Ume Plum
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Japanese Ume Plum
25 (Thur) May – 21 (Wed) Jun 2023
@ Harbour City, Times Square, ifc mall & New Town Plaza stores
@ E-Shop
With ume season once again upon us, city' super has sourced a variety of high-quality ume from Japan, so you can make the best Umeshu at home. Roll up your sleeves and turn those green, crunchy babies into beautiful nectar, and enjoy a tipsy summer with friends and family!
Rare Japanese Wakayama Shihouyume Purple Plum Pre-order
The Wakayama Shihouyume Purple Plum is named after the fruit’s beautiful purple skin. Currently, only a few farms in Wakayama Prefecture grow purple plums using organic methods. The annual yield is only 2 tonnes, making this plum extra precious.
From now until 5 June 2023, visit the city’super E-shop and enjoy an exclusive 10% off* when you pre-order whole cases of Japanese Wakayama Shihouyume Purple Plums.
Shihouyume Purple Plum Quick Facts
Wakayama Shihouyume Purple Plum has a sweet ume fragrance as well as floral and apple aromas. It naturally contains anthocyanins and polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-fatigue properties. When used to make plum wine or plum jam, the colour turns a beautiful shade of purple.
Homemade Plum Wine
The weather is getting hotter, which means it’s a great time to make plum wine. Not only does plum wine have a unique taste, it is also very simple to make, so it’s no wonder that many people enjoy making their own homemade plum wine. This summer, why not make a wine plum that is personalised to your taste?
How to Make Plum Wine:1. Wash the plums with water and soak them for 6 to 8 hours to remove any dirt. Pat the surface of the plums dry.
2. Use a bamboo skewer to remove any dirt from the plums, being careful not to break the skin.
3. In the bottle, put in rock sugar and plums in alternating layers.
4. Slowly pour sake into the bottle and store it in a dark place. Shake the bottle occasionally so the ingredients can mix well.
5. After ageing for 3 to 5 months, pour wine into glass, add ice cubes and enjoy.
Shop Umeshu DIY Set and get inspired by this tasty creation.
Tasty and Popular Japanese Plum Snacks
The tart and sweet flavours of plum snacks render them one of Japanese office workers’ favourite pick-me-ups. If you’re looking for a refreshing snack for summer, then head on over to city’super and bring home these specially selected new products.
JA Kinan Crispy Sweet Umeshu Nanko Plum (Alc 8%)
Selected Kishu Nanko plums from Wakayama Prefecture are made into crispy honey plums with a mild plum wine aroma.
Nozawa Japanese Fragrant Umeshu Plum
Individually packaged, these bite-sized plums have an intense plum wine aroma. No added flavours or artificial colours.
JA Kinan Dry Fruits Kishu Nanko Plum
Kishu Nanko plums from Wakayama Prefecture are cooked at low temperature and then sun-dried with a soft texture.
8 Appetising Gourmet Items
Summer is here! Savour 8 of our specially selected, best-selling Japanese plum snacks. From plum natto and plum-flavoured soumen noodles to plum salad dressing and pickled plums, each item oozes with rich plum aroma to bring you a refreshing and pleasant summer flavour.
Hamanasu Plum Natto
Made with small soybeans from Hokkaido. Comes with a special sauce made with shredded plum and plum paste.
Yamaguchigomahonpo Sesame Rice Topping – Plum
Made with seaweed, sesame, plum and dried mackerel, this topping is suitable for rice, noodles, congee, rice balls or even in lunch bento boxes.
Haguruma Japanese Kishu Nanko Plum Dressing
Selected Kishu Nanko plums from Wakayama, bonito and kelp are used to give this dressing a refreshing plum flavour and a burst of umami. No chemical seasonings, thickeners, colourings or flavourings are added.
Nadaman Plum and Bonito Non-Oil Dressing
Perfectly accentuating the natural flavours of plums and bonito, this dressing is tasty and refreshing. Goes well with any kinds of salads with tofu, prawns and more.
Yuasasyouyu Yuzu Citrus and Plum Noodle Sauce (3X Concentrated)
A very popular noodle sauce made only with delicious ingredients from Wakayama. It contains yuzu juice from Wakayama and plum vinegar made from pickled Nanko plums, giving it a refreshing flavour. It is then blended with dried bonito and white soy sauce for a rich umami. Enjoy it as a dipping sauce for soumen or chilled udon during the hot season.
Nakabushoten Shodojima Handmade Plum Soumen Noodle
The texture is smooth and delicate, while the aroma is that of fragrant plum. The noodles have the unique pink colour and flavour of plums. An unforgettable dish.
Gotomarumasu Plum Udon Noodle
Gotoma hand-pulled udon noodles are a speciality of the Gotoma Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. They are considered one of the Japan’s three most well-known udons, the other two being Inaniwa udon and Sanuki udon. This special udon is infused with a rich plum aroma, and the beautiful pink colour makes the noodles even more appetising.
Morisho Pickled Plum
Selected ripe Kishu Nanko plums from Wakayama are pickled. They have a rich fruity taste that is also tart and salty. Can really help work up an appetite.