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• TAMARIND PASTE USES FREE

I’m not a super taster, I’m just an everyday cook who loves food from around the world.

If you are (or want to be) a Worcestershire Sauce snob, then you can experiment and perfect this recipe to your taste.

TAMARIND PASTE USES FREE

However, when I first needed a gluten free version of Worcestershire I did some research and came up with a recipe that doesn’t use tamarind.Īt the time I thought readers who don’t keep tamarind in their kitchen would be happy with that recipe so I left the recipe as is and added it as an optional ingredient. In my recipe for homemade gluten free Worcestershire sauce I explain that I’ve known for a very long time tamarind is one of the ingredients in brand name Worcestershire Sauce. Should Worcestershire Sauce Have Tamarind I’m completely happy with the results I get using tamarind concentrate for everyday cooking and even when I’m preparing a fancy dinner for friends. If that sounds tedious then go for the tamarind concentrate. Some people use ice cube trays to do this. This process can be done with each use or you can prepare the entire package using this method and freeze it in small, usable amounts.

This is the paste you will measure to use in any recipe calling for tamarind. Pour the mixture into a strainer pressing on the solids to extract the juice and pulp. Soak in water for 10-15 minutes then stir with a fork until it is a uniform consistency. Make tamarind paste using equal amounts of boiling water and tamarind pulp from the pliable block. If your recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of tamarind paste, mix 1 tablespoon of tamarind concentrate and 2 tablespoons of water. Measure and use in any recipe calling for tamarind paste. Add 2 parts water to 1 part concentrate and stir until combined. Simply reconstitute the thick paste with water. Tamarind concentrate is definitely easier to use. Tamarind paste, sometimes called pulp, is sold as a pliable block wrapped in plastic. Both will keep at room temperature for more than a year. Tamarind concentrate is a thick dark paste sold in small plastic tubs. It adds a unique fruity sourness to many dishes and can be found in Asian and Indian specialty shops. Tamarind is the pod of the tamarind tree and it contains seeds that are covered by a fleshy pulp. Tamarind contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and beneficial plant compounds.7 Recipes Using Tamarind What Is Tamarind? Many of them act as antioxidants in the body ( 1). It also contains polyphenols, which are naturally occurring plant compounds that have health benefits.

Despite its sugar content, tamarind pulp is considered a fruit, not an added sugar.Īdded sugar is the kind that’s linked to metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, and it’s the kind of sugar that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that you limit ( 3, 4). These calories almost all come from sugar - but whole fruits do typically contain a lot of natural sugar. It also contains 6 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, and less than 1 gram of fat. A single cup (120 grams) of the pulp contains ( 2): It may also have medicinal properties and can be used as a tarnish remover. Tamarind is used as a flavoring in many dishes. It contains tartaric acid, which helps remove tarnish from copper and bronze. Tamarind pulp can also be used as a metal polish. These can protect against diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes ( 1). The polyphenols in tamarind have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Modern researchers are now studying this plant for potential medicinal uses. The bark and leaves were also used to promote wound healing ( 1). In beverage form, it was commonly used to treat diarrhea, constipation, fever, and malaria. Tamarind has played an important role in traditional medicine. It’s also one of the ingredients of Worcestershire sauce. It is used in sauces, marinades, chutneys, drinks, and desserts. Tamarind pulp is widely used for cooking in South and Southeast Asia, Mexico, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. This fruit has many uses, including cooking, health, and household purposes.