Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the sugar and hot water until the sugar is dissolved. Add the apricot preserves.

Step 2

Remove pit from the pickled plum and add to the bowl. The plum is very soft and should fall apart. Then add ½ teaspoon liquid from the pickled plum jar, soy sauce and rice vinegar.

Step 3

Mix everything together with a fork until the duck sauce is well-combined. Let the sauce sit for 5 minutes and mix again.