Mild Hot Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Are you looking to add a burst of tangy flavor to your favorite dishes? Look no further than this Mild Hot Tamarind Sauce recipe! Tamarind sauce is a popular condiment in many Asian and Latin American cuisines, loved for its combination of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors. This particular recipe offers a mild heat, making it perfect for those who enjoy a bit of spice without overwhelming their taste buds.

This versatile sauce can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or even a topping f...

1 quart water
12 pods tamarind (skin removed), broken into pieces
1 habanero pepper, stemmed and chopped (wear gloves)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup cilantro leaves
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon white vinegar

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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 50
Yield: 3 cups

Pour water into a saucepan and add tamarind pod pieces, habanero pepper, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low; simmer until tamarind pods begin to break down and seeds appear. Stir brown sugar into mixture. Press pods against side of pan with a slotted spoon as they cook to help extract pulp. Discard seeds.

Continue simmering until tamarind mixture thickens to the consistency of tomato soup, about 40 minutes, stirring often. Mix cilantro, lime juice, and vinegar into sauce and simmer just until cilantro is wilted, 1 to 2 more minutes.

Pour sauce through a fine mesh strainer, pressing as much pulp and solids through the mesh as possible. Discard the remaining almost-dry solids (about a palm full) and scrape the outside of the strainer into retained sauce.

Nutrition

15 cal.

Sodium: 3mg
Total Carbohydrate: 4g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Total Sugars: 0g
Protein: 0g
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 3mg
Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 4mg

How to Make Mild Hot Tamarind Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Nutrition

15 cal.

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