Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 1¾ cups

• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1 cup warm water, plus or more if needed
• 1/3 cup pitted dates
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne

Method

1. In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and process until smooth
2. Taste, adjusting seasonings if necessary and add more water if needed for desired consistency
3. Transfer to a small bowl
4. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate until needed
5. Properly stored, the sauce will keep for 2 to 3 days

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