How to make Tamarind Paste

Calendar icon Published: Oct 23rd 2021 by Rachael Ottier Hart
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Overview of Tamarind Paste in a jar

Tamarind Paste is a great way to have ready-to-use Tamarind on demand. The paste is simply the pulp removed from the seeds, reduced down to a paste-like consistency. It can be used wherever Tamarind is called for and seasoned or sweetened accordingly. This recipe is easy to follow and is a fun interactive way to be personally involved in your food, rather than buying it ready-made from the supermarket. We hope you enjoy this recipe and let us know what you use it with.

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Time & Serves

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Serves
50 Teaspoons

Ingredients

  • 300 grams Tamarind Pulp - about 20-30 Shelled Pods

  • 300 ml Water

Instructions

Tamarind pulp can be bought separately; however, remove the shells and work with the pulp-covered seed pods if using fresh fruit.

Glass bowl with tamarind pulp and seeds on a countertop

Place the pulp or pulp-covered seed pods in a saucepan with the water and boil for 5-10 minutes.

A pot with water and tamarind pulp boiling on a stovetop

Remove from the heat, cover the pan and let it rest until it’s cool to the touch.

A covered pot on the stovetop

Use your hands to squish the pulp to remove and discard the seeds.

A pot with tamarind seeds being squeezed to removed the pulp

Strain The pulp mixture to remove any debris.

Tamarind pulp being pressed through a strainer

Depending on how thick you want your paste, please return to the pan and cook on low heat until it’s to your desired consistency.

Tamarind paste being reduced in a pot

Store in a sanitized jar or bottle, keep refrigerated, and it will last around two months.

Tamarind paste in a glass jar on the countertop

Remove with a clean wooden or plastic spoon to preserve freshness.

A wooden spoonful of tamarind paste being removed from a glass jar
Rachael Ottier Hart
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