Göktürk Dizdar
04 June 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

A seasonal Aegean olive oil dish that balances the natural tartness of green plums with sugar. Its refreshing, tangy flavor makes it ideal served cold on hot summer days.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Sauté the onion

6 min

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the finely chopped onion until lightly golden.

2

Add the plums

4 min

Add the whole green plums to the saucepan and toss for a few minutes to coat them with olive oil.

3

Cook with the sweetened water

15 min

Add the sugar, salt, and water, then cover the pan. Simmer over low heat until the plums are tender, tasting as they cook and adding more sugar if needed.

4

Cool and serve

5 min

Remove the plums from the heat, let them cool, and serve cold.

Reminder

The tartness of green plums varies with the variety and ripeness, so taste as they cook and adjust the sugar as needed. No common allergens are listed for this recipe.

#Olive oil dishes #green plums #Meze (small dishes) #vegan
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