Thai Spicy Tamarind Sauce Recipe
This spicy Thai tamarind sauce is easy to make in 30 minutes and pairs well with just about anything, from meat and snacks to vegetables and fruit.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Cutting board & knife
- Spoon or spatula
- Wok or large pot
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup tamarind paste
- 1⅔ cups water
- 1¾ cups brown sugar
- ⅔ cup pickled garlic juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ cups small tomatoes, sliced
- dried chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the tomatoes. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
- Heat the water & sugar. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan or wok. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Simmer the sauce. Add tamarind paste, pickled garlic juice, salt, and tomatoes. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chili flakes. Stir in the chili flakes and adjust to your preferred spice level.
- Finish. Let the sauce cook for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve or store. Use right away or let it cool before storing.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
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
