Description
A versatile, tangy-sweet Thai tamarind glaze that transforms everyday dishes into a gourmet experience. Perfect for meats, seafood, tofu, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup palm sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Optional: 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- Mince garlic and grate ginger if using.
- In a bowl, combine tamarind paste, sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the tamarind mixture to the pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in chili flakes and any optional add-ins.
- Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with more lime juice or sugar.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
Notes
Avoid overcooking to prevent the glaze from becoming too thick. Dissolve sugar fully to avoid gritty texture. Roast garlic for deeper flavor and always use fresh lime juice for best results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tamarind, glaze, Thai sauce, sweet and sour, dipping sauce