Like umeboshi (salt-cured, sour ume plum), this ume plum paste is incredibly versatile and can be used for a variety of dishes. Use it to make dressings and sauces, splash a little on steamed or stir-fried vegetables, add a dash to soups or braises, and even garnish hummus, pasta and pizza. Being a paste, it’s easy to use in cooking, so you can be even more creative. For example, spread the ume plum paste over meat, then bread and deep-fry it to make ume plum flavored cutlets. You can also mix it into dessert and cocktails.