Thai Tamarind Dipping Sauce
Thai tamarind dipping sauce is a traditional, sweet-and-sour and slightly spicy sauce that perfectly complements grilled meats, seafood, and spring rolls. The natural acidity of tamarind harmonizes with the salty taste of fish sauce and the sweetness of palm sugar, while chili and cumin add a pleasant spiciness to the sauce. This sauce is especially popular in Thai street food, where intense and balanced flavors play the main role. If you like authentic Thai cuisine, you should definitely try this recipe!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 4
100
g
Tamarind pulp
20
ml
Fish sauce
40
g
Palm sugar
30
ml
Fresh lime juice
1
tsp
Chili flakes
2
cloves
Garlic
1
pinch
Ground cumin
50
ml
Water
10
g
Sesame seeds
5
g
Cilantro leaves
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Preparation Steps
1
In a small saucepan, combine the tamarind pulp and water, then heat over medium heat.
2
Add the palm sugar, fish sauce, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the chili flakes, crushed garlic, and ground cumin. Cook for another 3 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly, then stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
5
When serving, sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with grilled meats, seafood, or spring rolls.
