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Cóc Ngâm:  Soaked June Plums

Ingredients: 

Approx. 8 pounds of June plums (aka Jocotes) or baby green mangoes

Approx. 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt

Approx. 1 cup of sugar

Approx. 1.5 tablespoon red peper powder (gochugaru)

4-5 Thai chili peppers, minced

Instructions: 

1. Peel and cut the fruits into even pieces.

2. Rub the salt all over the fruits. Cover with a kitchen towel and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.

3. Add the sugar, Thai chili, and red pepper powder. Mix well.

4. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for 24 hours before serving. This will stay good in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.