TAMARIND PASTE
- Tamarind paste is made from a sour, dark, sticky fruit that grows in a pod on a tamarind.
- Tamarind is a staple of Indian curries and spicy dishes, where it is often paired with coconut milk to reduce its sour taste.
- It is often added to marinades to soften thick cuts of beef before they are cooked.
- It acts as a preservative, a cooling agent, and a remedy—its paste relieves the itchy mouthfeel that comes from eating tubers like yam and taro.