What does tamarind taste like?
Tamarind usually has a tart sour taste. The sweet tamarind has a hint of sweet tangy taste. You can eat them both raw or in tea/ juice, however, the tamarind we usually use for curries has a super strong sour taste that you won’t be able to handle on its own which is probably why it’s used to spice up curries.
What is tamarind paste made from?
Tamarind paste is made from a sour, dark, sticky fruit that grows in a pod on a tamarind tree. While some cuisines use tamarind paste to make desserts and even candy, in Thai cooking it is used mostly in savory dishes.
What can I use to substitute for tamarind paste in pad Thai?
– Tamarind Paste. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree that is native to tropical Africa. Tamarind seeds grow in a pod, like beans and other pulses. – Homemade Substitute. If your problem is with the availability of tamarind paste you can make this homemade substitute sauce from things that are much easier to find. – Pomegranate Molasses. Another good tamarind paste substitute in pad Thai if you are looking for a flavour match is pomegranate molasses. – Fruit Combination. Another option you have to replace tamarind paste in pad Thai is a fruit combination. – Lime Juice And Brown Sugar. A simpler substitute for tamarind paste in pad Thai is the combination of lime juice and brown sugar. – Rice Vinegar Or White Wine. Another substitute for tamarind paste in pad Thai, though not quite perfect is rice (white) vinegar or white wine. – Marmalade. This substitute for tamarind paste in your pad Thai will not give you the closest flavour match but if you use the right marmalade you will certainly get an – Amchur Powder. Amchur powder is made from drying and powdering unripe mangoes and it could work as a substitute for tamarind paste in pad Thai. – Tamarind Pulp. If you’re fortunate enough to have access to a retailer who has tamarind pulp you could make your very own tamarind paste.
Where to buy tamarind concentrate?
You can find tamarind concentrate at Indian or Asian markets, in the international foods section of some large grocery stores and through online retailers. If you can’t find a brand you prefer or you want a low-sodium alternative, prepare your own tamarind concentrate at home from whole tamarind pods or a block of tamarind pulp.