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Spicy tamarind sauce served with grilled meats
Tangy and spicy tamarind sauce

Spicy Tamarind Dipping Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Tamarind is one of the most important souring agents in Southeast Asian cuisine. In this sauce, the tartness of tamarind meets the caramel sweetness of sugar and the heat of chili. It's the flavor profile you might recognize from Pad Thai: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all at once. A perfect dip for spring rolls or grilled shrimp.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
⌛ Total Time 17 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 60 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small saucepan: For cooking.
  • Whisk: To mix the paste without lumps.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1 ✓

Whisk the tamarind paste with the water in a saucepan and begin to heat it gently.

Tip: The heat helps soften the paste, making it dissolve more easily.
2 ✓

Add the sugar, chili, grated garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.

Tip: Palm sugar (or brown sugar) adds a deeper, molasses-like flavor that pairs better with tamarind than white sugar.
3 ✓

Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until it thickens into a syrup.

Tip: The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools (increased viscosity).
4 ✓

Stir in the chopped cilantro at the very end.

Tip: Always add fresh herbs after removing from heat to preserve their color and vitamins.

Recipe FAQ

What if it's too thick?
Tamarind pastes vary in consistency. Feel free to thin it with water to reach your desired texture.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Tamarind Paste (concentrate)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (or Palm Sugar)
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes
  • 1 clove Garlic (grated)
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)