4 spiced pickled plums Recipes

grain rice (korean or japanese), water, salt, sushi nori , 1 inch by 5 inch strips (seaweed laver) (optional), chinese five spice powder (optional), umeboshi (japanese pickled plums) (optional), toasted sesame seeds (optional), canned tuna (optional) or smoked salmon (optional)

baby back ribs, chinese five spice powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper, hoisin sauce, chinese plum sauce, apple cider or 1 cup apple juice, cider vinegar, tomato paste, honey, pickled ginger, minced, garlic clove, crushed, soy sauce

extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, stalks celery, finely chopped, carrots, finely chopped, canned italian plum tomatoes, chopped, pickling spices , tied in a cheesecloth bag, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, chicken broth, butter, flour, vermont extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper, crouton , cheese, and parsley for garnish