Fresh Sour Tamarind 30 lb.

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Add authentic flavor to your international dishes with this fresh sour tamarind! Tamarind is a tropical fruit that's beloved for its tart and sour flavor. Though tamarind is native to Africa, it has become an essential ingredient in cuisines from every corner of the globe and is now grown in tropical climates around the world. Tamarind comes in sweet and sour varieties, though these are really just designations of ripeness; sweet tamarind fruits are fully mature with a sweet flavor, while these sour tamarind fruits are less ripe and offer a more tart flavor. This product consists of whole, unprocessed tamarind pods, allowing you to fully customize the flavor and appearance of your finished recipes. Best of all, tamarind is loaded with healthy nutrients like fiber, magnesium, iron, and phosphorous, making it a wholesome addition to your menu! This bulk 30 lb. supply of sour tamarind pods will keep your establishment well stocked with this specialty ingredient!

Though you can nibble the meaty, chewy tamarind fruit directly off of the seeds, tamarind is most commonly made into a paste before use in order to make it a more versatile ingredient. To prepare tamarind paste, begin by crushing the hard shells and peeling them away from the tamarind fruit. Once your tamarind pods have been peeled, add them to a large bowl and pour in enough water to barely cover them, then soak for 20 minutes. After your tamarind has soaked and softened, use your hands to vigorously massage the fruit in order to remove the seeds and tough fibers. Place your massaged tamarind in a large mesh strainer over a bowl and use your hands to press the softened fruit through. The tamarind paste will fall into the bowl below and the tough fibers and seeds will be left behind. Now your tamarind paste is ready to use!

Tamarind is high in tartaric acid, which gives it a sour flavor and also makes it excellent for tenderizing meat (tamarind is a primary ingredient in Worcestershire sauce for this reason). Whisk it into marinades for thick or tough cuts of red meat to help improve their texture before cooking. Tamarind is also a primary ingredient in spicy Indian dishes, where it's often paired with coconut milk to reduce its sour flavor. Use this tamarind slab to create tamarind chicken curry, or mix it into sweet chutneys to add bright flavor to these sweet sides. Tamarind is also a popular ingredient in Thai cooking - its an essential element of pad thai sauce and other quintessential Thai dishes! Tamarind is also widely used in Latin and Caribbean cuisines. No matter how you choose to use it, this sour tamarind will help set your menu apart from the competition!

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