Tamarind
Pronounced TAM-uh-rind
Tamarind is the sour-sweet, sticky pulp found inside the brown pods of the tamarind tree. Tangy and slightly fruity, it is used across West Africa, the Caribbean, South Asia and beyond to bring sourness to sauces, chutneys, drinks and sweets. It is sold as whole pods, pressed blocks, paste and concentrate.
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Also known as
- tamarindo
- imli
- tsamiya (Hausa)
How it is used
Tamarind balls, tamarind sauce and chutney, tamarind drinks, and marinades.
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