Tamarind Sauce

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Tamarind Sauce is a punchy, spicy, and tangy sauce made from fresh tamarind, garlic, onion, and wiri-wiri pepper. This homemade sauce is perfect for dipping or using as a condiment.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Other

Cuisine: Caribbean, Guyanese

Keyword: sauce

Servings: cup

Calories: 648kcal

Author: Chef K

Cost: $3

Equipment

Ingredients

½ lb shelled tamarind with pits, not seedless
1 ½ cups warm water not boiling
1 tbsp pureed fresh garlic
½ tsp pureed fresh onion
1 tsp crushed ginger
1 tsp pureed wiri-wiri pepper seeds well-grounded
2-3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Soften Tamarind

In a medium-sized bowl (not metal or plastic), mix the shelled tamarind with warm water. Stir until the tamarind begins to soften and the water thickens.
½ lb shelled tamarind, 1 ½ cups warm water

Add the Flavorings

Add in the pureed garlic, pureed onion, crushed ginger, wiri-wiri pepper, sugar, and salt. Stir everything together until the sugar is completely dissolved and the flavors meld.
1 tbsp pureed fresh garlic, ½ tsp pureed fresh onion, 1 tsp crushed ginger, 1 tsp pureed wiri-wiri pepper, 2-3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt

Adjust Consistency

For a thicker sauce, use less water. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve

Serve immediately or store in a jar for later use. This sauce is great with grilled meats, fried foods, or as a marinade!

Notes

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