Persian Green Plum Marinade

1. Wash the green plums.

2. Place them in a deep wooden container or a thick plastic bag and pound them.

3. Gently crush the green plums using a mortar handle or similar tool.

4. Add salt and mint.

5. Add a little sour orange juice.

6. Optionally, add a bit of pennyroyal.

7. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

8. The dish is now ready to serve.

Tips

1. For a sweet-sour version, mix a little sugar with the salt before adding it to the plums.

2. Some variations use a herb called dalal, but it can be omitted if unavailable.