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Tamarind Sauce Recipe
Enjoy this easy tamarind sauce recipe made with tamarind concentrate. Sweet, tangy, and easy to make with simple image instructions!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 158 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
TO EXTRACT TO CONCENTRATE
- 3.5 ounces tamarind pulp
- 17 fluid ounces water
TO MAKE THE SAUCE
- 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
COOKING TAMARIND CONCENTRATE
- In a pot or non-stick pan over medium heat, combine water and tamarind pulp. Stir while simmering until the pulp dissolves, thickens, and the water reduces.
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EXTRACTING THE LIQUID
- Strain the cooked tamarind concentrate through a sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract maximum liquid. Add a splash of water and reheat briefly if more liquid is needed.
PREPARING THE SAUCE
- Heat a pot over medium. Mix tamarind liquid, light and dark soy sauce, palm sugar, and water. Cook until the sauce thickens, turns dark brown, and gets a glossy glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Tamarind sauce makes a great dip for a wide array of food.
- The tamarind extract can be used in my recipes that call for tamarind. You have to adjust the quantity, since tamarind extract is highly concentrated.
Nutrition Information
Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.3g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
375mg
(16%)
Potassium
346mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
16IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.