Neri Ume (Traditional Pickled Plum Paste)

Highlights Tart and flavorful Easy to use Pairs easily with various ingredients Derived from umeboshi (Japanese pickled plums), neri ume is an easy-to-use paste, which has become a staple ingredient in many households across Japan. It adds a distinct tart but subtly sweet flavor to everything from sauces and soups to salads and noodles. Most notably, it is a popular filling for onigiri (rice balls), adding a pleasant pucker and splash of bright pink to the white rice. The fruit-based paste also adds an element of salt and beautifully complements the flavors of other ingredients such as shiso (perilla leaf) in pasta and rice dishes, and honey in sauces.