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Tamarind adds a tangy, sweet-sour flavor to dishes such as curries, sauces, chutneys, marinades, and drinks.

Soak deseeded tamarind pulp in hot water, then mash and strain to create a paste. Use two parts fresh pulp to one part paste.

Tamarind is primarily sour with subtle notes of sweetness depending on ripeness.

Remove the shells, separate the seeds from the pulp, then soak the pulp in warm water to soften it for cooking.

Whole tamarind pods last several months at room temperature. Paste or concentrate keeps up to 6 months refrigerated.

Soak the pulp in warm water to loosen, then squeeze or strain out the seeds.

Yes, tamarind pulp can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to a year.

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Use tamarind paste to add acidity and depth to soups, stews, marinades, or sauces. Stir it in during cooking and adjust to taste.

Refrigerate tamarind paste in an airtight container and use within 3-6 months. Freeze for longer storage.

Yes, ripe tamarind pulp can be eaten raw as a snack.

Tamarind is dissolved in water, sweetened, and often spiced to make refreshing aguas frescas, sherbets or cocktails.

Tamarind is popular in Indian, Thai, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines.

Yes, tamarind is naturally gluten-free.

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Popular dishes include pad Thai, Indian sambar, Mexican tamarind candy, chutneys, drinks, and barbecue sauces.