It's a pickled plum, except that it isn ... Rodney Fisher enjoys umeboshi in an onigiri rice ball or just by itself like a sour candy but notes it's also popular in shōchū, a Japanese alcoholic ...

The kale should still have some bite. Add the umeboshi plums and season with salt, stirring until they make a broth with the water. Transfer to plate and garnish with remaining olive oil ...

Soak scallops in cold water for 20 minutes. Strain, and pat dry. Remove pits from umeboshi, and mince into a paste. Combine umeboshi with olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.