Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 plums, pitted and diced
4 teaspoons sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Preparation
In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and ginger, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add plums, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until plums have softened (add 1/4 cup water if needed), about 12 minutes. Stir in vinegar and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
