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Spicy Thai Tamarind Dipping Sauce

Glass bowl of spicy Thai tamarind dipping sauce with a sticky, glistening texture, garnished with dried chilies and set on a golden tray.
This easy spicy Thai tamarind dipping sauce is perfect for meal prep—it’s sweet, tangy, and versatile enough to pair with just about everything.
Praew
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Dipping sauce
Serving Size 15

Ingredients

US Customary - EU Metric
  • 2/3 cup tamarind paste
  • 1 2/3 cups water
  • 1 3/4 cups brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup pickled garlic juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, sliced
  • dried chili flakes, to taste

Instructions

  • Cut tomatoes into small pieces to speed up the cooking time later.
  • Heat water in a large wok or skillet over medium heat. Once boiling, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
  • Add pickled garlic juice, salt, tamarind paste, and chopped tomatoes to the pan. Simmer the mixture for about 30 minutes.
  • Add dried chilies, adjusting the amount to your preferred spice level.
  • Let the sauce boil for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and whole dried chilies. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of dried chilies to your spice level.
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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