Ingredients for Sweet And Sour Tamarind Sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
- Palm Sugar
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup tamarind paste
- Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 cup water
- Chilies
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How to Make Sweet And Sour Tamarind Sauce
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots and fry until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove shallots and set aside.
- Add 2-3 whole dried red chilies to the saucepan and stir frequently for 1 minute, or until they darken in color.
- Remove chilies and set aside. (Optional: Finely chop for extra heat)
- Add 1/2 cup tamarind paste, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1/4 cup water to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and pour into a small serving bowl.
- Garnish with the fried shallots and chilies. For extra heat, sprinkle with the chopped chilies.
- Let the sauce cool slightly – it will thicken as it cools.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
67g
Fat
0g
Carbs
6g
