Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- ¾ cup water (some more if very sour)
- 2 tablespoons chopped shallots (or red onions)
- 1 tablespoon green chilies (red chilies or jalapeños)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey, adjust per taste of tamarind paste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- Salt (as per taste, only if needed)
- 1 cup tomatoes (roma or vine-ripe, finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint (fresh, cilantro or both)
- ½ teaspoon grated garlic (fresh)
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or chili powder)
- 1½ teaspoons corn starch
- 1½ tablespoons green onions (or chives)
- 1½ tablespoons cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce (optional, add salt only if needed)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (fresh, or garlic)
- ⅓ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust per taste)
Instructions
- For the Simple Sauce: In a small saucepan, mix tamarind paste with water and heat until boiling. Stir in shallots, chilies, cilantro, brown sugar or honey, and cumin. Let it cool and meld flavors.
- For the Salsa: Combine tamarind paste with chopped tomatoes, shallots, mint/cilantro, chilies, garlic, cumin, and cayenne in a bowl. Mash together until desired consistency is reached.
- For the Asian Style Sauce: Heat tamarind paste with water in a saucepan. Whisk in dissolved corn starch until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in green onions, cilantro (if using), brown sugar/honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce (optional), ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Saucing
- Cuisine: Asian/Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg