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Tamarind pulp

Also called tamarind block, seedless tamarind, wet tamarind, compressed tamarind

Compressed block of seeded or seedless tamarind flesh. Soaked in hot water and strained to make tamarind water for Indian, Thai and Malaysian cooking.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapTamarind concentrate

    Thin with water.

  • T1 · Great swapTamarind paste

    No soaking needed; use about double. (use 2× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodLime juice

    Brighter sourness without the fruity depth; add a little brown sugar. (use 2× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodPomegranate molasses

    Fruitier and sweeter; good in chutneys and glazes.

  • T3 · In a pinchAmchur

    Dry and sharp with a mango note; no body or colour. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Tamarind pulp