Tamarind Dressing
Enjoy the authentic flavors of Thailand with this Thai-style Tamarind Dressing, blending palm sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and tamarind puree with a kick of chili paste for a perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.
Equipment
- Weighing scales
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Saucepan - medium size
- Serving container
Ingredients
- 60 g Palm sugar (shaved)
- 60 ml Soy sauce
- 40 ml Lime juice (fresh)
- 40 ml Tamarind (puree)
- 20 g Red chili paste (to taste)
Method
Make Fresh Tamarind Puree
- Cut a piece of tamarind pulp and place it in a bowl.
- Pour just enough boiling water over the tamarind to cover it - be careful not to use too much water.
- Mash the tamarind well with a fork.
- Allow it to sit and infuse for 10 minutes to extract as much pulp from the seeds as possible.
- Strain the tamarind-infused water through a sieve to separate the pulp from the seeds. Use this puree for your recipes.
Prepare the Dressing
- Thinly shave palm sugar and add it to a small saucepan.
- Add red chili paste, soy sauce, lime juice, and the freshly made tamarind puree to the saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Ensure the palm sugar dissolves completely.
- Remove from heat and whisk.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference - add more lime, tamarind, soy sauce, or chili.
- Allow the dressing to cool slightly, then transfer it to a bowl.
Store and Serve
- Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Stir well before serving to ensure the flavors are well combined.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30mlCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 0.05gSodium: 569mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin B1: 0.02mgVitamin B2: 0.02mgVitamin B3: 1mgVitamin B5: 0.1mgVitamin B6: 0.03mgVitamin C: 3mgVitamin E: 0.03mgVitamin K: 0.2µgCalcium: 6mgCopper: 0.02mgFolate: 3µgIron: 0.4mgManganese: 0.05mgMagnesium: 8mgPhosphorus: 19mgSelenium: 0.2µgZinc: 0.1mg
