Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 3.5 oz tamarind pulp
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate
• 2 tablespoons palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water

Steps

1. 1

   If you’re using store-bought tamarind concentrate or paste, you can skip to step 3. Otherwise, add tamarind pulp and water to a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer while stirring until the pulp fully softens, thickens slightly, and the water reduces.

2. 2

   Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract as much smooth liquid as possible. If it’s too thick, add a splash of hot water and strain again.

3. 3

   To make the sauce, combine the tamarind liquid, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, palm sugar, and a bit of water in a pot. Simmer over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly and turns glossy and dark brown. Let it cool slightly, then serve or store.