Prune Mui
- 8 pkg (12 oz size) pitted prunes
- 1 lb brown sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons li hing (Chinese seasoning) powder
- 2 tablespoons Hawaiian salt
- 1 tablespoon Chinese 5-spice powder
- 8 cloves star anise
- 3 tablespoons whiskey
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons slivered fresh ginger root or 1 lb sweet crunchy red ginger (optional)